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U.S. 38 Star Flag - Colorado's Statehood.

Sub-collection: Mastai - Early American Flags

U.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

Width of Hoist 36
Length of Fly 59.5

Union/Canton

Width of Union/Canton 18
Length of Union/Canton 24

Stars

Comments on Star Measurements cotton stars
Size of Stars 2.5

Stripes

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

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

Number of Stripes 13
Color of Top Stripe Red
Color of Bottom Stripe Red
Has a Blood Stripe? no

Fabric

Fabric Wool
Comments on Fabric Bunting

Stitching

Stitching Hand

Thread

Type of Thread needs analysis
Thread Material needs analysis

Weave

Type of Weave Plain

Attachment

Method of Attachment Headings & Grommets

Applica

Applique Sides Single Faced = Mirror Image Reverse

Documentation

Documents
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
Drawings
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.

Condition

Condition Fair
Damage Used, soiled, stains, wear & tear & attempted repairs.
Trending to good.
Displayable yes

Date

Date 1876-1890