OBVERSE 1
CANTON
REVERSE 1
DETAIL
ZFC0961
United States // 50 Star flag
Sub-collection: U.S. 50 Star FlagsThis type of Annin flag was generally used in flag kits intended for home use. The string indicates that it was such, originally sold sold with a pole and bracket.
From the Louise Veninga Collection.
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 31.75 |
| Length of Fly | 57.5 |
Union/Canton | |
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| Width of Union/Canton | 17 |
| Length of Union/Canton | 25 |
Stars | |
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| Comments on Star Measurements | Stars are made on a Shifli embrodiery machine |
| Size of Stars | 1.5 |
Stripes | |
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| Width of 1st Stripe | 2.5 |
| Width of 3rd Stripe | 2.5 |
| Width of 8th Stripe | 2.5 |
| Width of Last Stripe | 2.25 |
| Size of Hoist | 1 |
Stars | |
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| Number of Stars | 50 |
| How are the stars embeded? | Embroidered |
| 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 |
| Comments on Stripes | Stripes are joined with a double needle Franch seam. |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Cotton |
| Comments on Fabric | Bunting Weave |
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 | #2 brass grommetts are on top and bottom of heading. |
| Method of Attachment | Grommets |
Applica | |
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| Applique Sides | Double Sided = Two sides different |
Condition | |
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| Condition | Fair |
| Damage | Flag is faded, soiled & stained. Trending to good. |
| Displayable | no |
Date | |
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| Date | 1970-1980 |