OBVERSE 1
OBVERSE DETAIL
DETAIL
REVERSE 1
OBVERSE 4
ZFC0525
U.S. 27 Star Stick Flag - Stars Pointing Downward.
Sub-collection: U.S. 27 Star FlagsU.S. 27 Star "Old Glory Stick Flag.
The 27-Star Flag: This Flag became the Official United States Flag on July 4th, 1845. A star was added for the admission of Florida and was to last for only 1 year. The only President to serve under this flag was James Polk (1845-1849).
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 4.5 |
| Length of Fly | 3 |
Union/Canton | |
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| Width of Union/Canton | 1.5 |
| Length of Union/Canton | 1.5 |
Stars | |
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| Size of Stars | 0.1875 |
Stripes | |
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| Width of 1st Stripe | 0.1875 |
| Width of 3rd Stripe | 0.1875 |
| Width of 8th Stripe | 0.25 |
| Width of Last Stripe | 0.1875 |
Frame | |
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| Is it framed? | no |
Stars | |
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| Number of Stars | 27 |
| Are there stars on obverse? | yes |
| Are there stars on reverse? | yes |
Stripes | |
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| Number of Stripes | 13 |
| Color of Top Stripe | Red |
| Color of Bottom Stripe | Red |
| Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
Nationality | |
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| Nation Represented | United States |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Gauze |
| Comments on Fabric | Cotton |
Stitching | |
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| Comments on Stitching | NO STITCHING |
Attachment | |
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| Method of Attachment | Sleeve |
Documentation | |
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| Documents |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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| Drawings |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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Condition | |
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| Condition | Good |
| Damage | Used, faded and stained. |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | 1846 - 1847 |