OBVERSE 1
Horizontal Flag
Canton +, Horizontal
Abstract
info.
OBVERSE DETAIL
OBVERSE DETAIL
REVERSE 1
ZFC0689
United States // 40 Stars //
Sub-collection: Mastai - Early American FlagsUnofficial 40-star U.S. flag; Sotheby's Lot 58,
Mastai #192
ZFC Noteworthy Flag
No Description
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 57.5 |
| Length of Fly | 34.25 |
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 | 8-8-8-8-8, all 5 point stars with one point towards fly. |
| Size of Stars | 2.5 |
Stripes | |
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| Width of 1st Stripe | 2.25 |
| Width of 3rd Stripe | 2.25 |
| Width of 8th Stripe | 2.75 |
| Width of Last Stripe | 2.75 |
| Size of Hoist | 1.75 |
Stars | |
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| Number of Stars | 40 |
| How are the stars embeded? | Printed |
| 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 |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Wool |
| Comments on Fabric | Bunting |
Stitching | |
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| Stitching | Machine |
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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| Comments on Method of Attachmen | flag has a heading |
| Method of Attachment | Tacks |
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, frayed, numerous holes from wear, & repairs. |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | 1876-1889 |