Description
A gorgeous and rare flag.
110 years old.
Great patina.
Flag is about 23" x 13.5"
Frame is about 32" x 23" overall
Fantastic frame. Birds Eye maple.
Gold leaf.
A very rare and desirable antique flag.
The staggered stars are the most sought after flags of the period
About 1912 to 1920.
Please forgive the reflection from the glass.
The last photo shows a representation of some others in our collection.
Check out our other listings for vintage and antique Americana and decorative arts.
Including other vintage and antique flags. .
Check us out in 7/22 issue of Country Living magazine
Where we are featured for our amazing vintage and antique flag collection.
The 48 Star Flag: On July 4,1912, the U.S. flag grew to 48 stars with the addition of New Mexico (January 6th, 1912) and Arizona (February 14, 1912) Executive Order of President Taft dated June 24, 1912 - established the proportions of the flag and provided for arrangement of the stars in six horizontal rows of eight each, a single point of each star to be upward. This flag was official for 47 years, longer than any other flag, through two World Wars and the emergence of the United States of America as the leading nation of the world. Eight Presidents served under this flag; William H. Taft (1909-1913), Woodrow Wilson (1913-1921), Warren Harding (1921-1923), Calvin Coolidge (1923-1929), Herbert Hoover (1929-1933), Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933-1945), Harry S.Truman (1945-1953), Dwight D. Eisenhower (1953-1961)
Seller Managed Delivery to be shipped by seller within 3-5 business days
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Flag is in excellent condition,
frame has some chips, consistent with age.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Cotton, Walnut
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
Country of Origin: United States
110 years old.
Great patina.
Flag is about 23" x 13.5"
Frame is about 32" x 23" overall
Fantastic frame. Birds Eye maple.
Gold leaf.
A very rare and desirable antique flag.
The staggered stars are the most sought after flags of the period
About 1912 to 1920.
Please forgive the reflection from the glass.
The last photo shows a representation of some others in our collection.
Check out our other listings for vintage and antique Americana and decorative arts.
Including other vintage and antique flags. .
Check us out in 7/22 issue of Country Living magazine
Where we are featured for our amazing vintage and antique flag collection.
The 48 Star Flag: On July 4,1912, the U.S. flag grew to 48 stars with the addition of New Mexico (January 6th, 1912) and Arizona (February 14, 1912) Executive Order of President Taft dated June 24, 1912 - established the proportions of the flag and provided for arrangement of the stars in six horizontal rows of eight each, a single point of each star to be upward. This flag was official for 47 years, longer than any other flag, through two World Wars and the emergence of the United States of America as the leading nation of the world. Eight Presidents served under this flag; William H. Taft (1909-1913), Woodrow Wilson (1913-1921), Warren Harding (1921-1923), Calvin Coolidge (1923-1929), Herbert Hoover (1929-1933), Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933-1945), Harry S.Truman (1945-1953), Dwight D. Eisenhower (1953-1961)
Seller Managed Delivery to be shipped by seller within 3-5 business days
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Flag is in excellent condition,
frame has some chips, consistent with age.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Cotton, Walnut
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
Country of Origin: United States
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Flag is in excellent condition,
frame has some chips, consistent with age.
frame has some chips, consistent with age.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
23 x 32 x 3 in
Antique 1912 Gauze Staggered 48 Star American Flag in Antique Frame
Estimate $1,900-$3,510
Starting Bid
$950
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Autumn Decorative Arts Collection
Oct 28, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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