U.S. 36 Star Flag.
This worsted wool, machine sewn, 36 Star U.S. flag has an unusual canton. The most common pattern for 36 star flags is rectilinear six by six; however, the horizontal rows of hand sewn stars on this flag are arranged 7-7-8-7-7, a star pattern less frequently seen. The flag is finished with a canvas header and grommets, a feature commonly seen on flags produced late in the American Civil War.

At some time during the flags life the flag was torn. The "L" shaped tear was repaired with a piece of blue fabric with small white polka-dots. Repairs like this often indicate that this flag was very important to some person or family.

Provenance: Acquired at auction in 1997 from C. Wesley Cowan, Cincinnati, OH.

ZFC Noteworthy Flag
Item is Framed

Sources:



36 Star Flag - (1865-1867) (U.S.), Flags of the World, 7 May 2012, from: http://flagspot.net/flags/us-1865.html

The Many Constellations of Old Glory, Historical Flags of Our Ancestors!, 7 May 2012, from: http://www.loeser.us/flags/us_flags.html

Image Credits:
Zaricor Flag Collection