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U.S. 38 Star Flag - Colorado's Statehood.
Sub-collection: Mastai - Early American FlagsU.S. 38 Star Flag Colorado's admission to the Union.
This Flag became the Official United States Flag on July 4th, 1877. A star was added for the admission of Colorado (August 1st 1876) and was to last for 13 years. The five Presidents to serve under this flag were; Rutherford B. Hayes (1877-1881), James A. Garfield (1881), Chester A. Arthur (1881-1885), Grover Cleveland (1885-1889), and Benjamin Harrison (1889-1893). U.S. Flag. Sotheby's Lot No. 107. This is the 129th flag in the Mastai Collection. Circa 1861 - 63. U.S. Flag. Sotheby's Lot No. 107. This is the 129th flag in the Mastai Collection. Circa 1861 - 63.
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 36 |
| Length of Fly | 59.5 |
Union/Canton | |
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| Width of Union/Canton | 18 |
| Length of Union/Canton | 24 |
Stars | |
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| Comments on Star Measurements | cotton stars |
| Size of Stars | 2.5 |
Stripes | |
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| Width of 1st Stripe | 3 |
| Width of 3rd Stripe | 3 |
| Width of 8th Stripe | 3 |
| Width of Last Stripe | 3.25 |
| Size of Hoist | 1.25 |
Stars | |
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| Number of Stars | 38 |
| How are the stars embeded? | Single Applique |
| Are there stars on obverse? | yes |
| Are there stars on reverse? | yes |
| Comments on Stars | Obverse |
Stripes | |
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| Number of Stripes | 13 |
| Color of Top Stripe | Red |
| Color of Bottom Stripe | Red |
| Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Wool |
| Comments on Fabric | Bunting |
Stitching | |
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| Stitching | Hand |
Thread | |
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| Type of Thread | needs analysis |
| Thread Material | needs analysis |
Weave | |
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| Type of Weave | Plain |
Attachment | |
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| Method of Attachment | Headings & Grommets |
Applica | |
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| Applique Sides | Single Faced = Mirror Image Reverse |
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 | Fair |
| Damage | Used, soiled, stains, wear & tear & attempted repairs. Trending to good. |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | 1876-1890 |