- Twenty-star American Flag, 1819, hand-sewn wool gauze with
homespun cotton stars appliquéd to one side, cut out and overcast on
the reverse, folded linen heading or sleeve with overcast stitched eyes,
(scattered fabric loss, patch repairs, toning, stains), approx. 70 x 115 in.
Note: A twenty-star American flag commemorates the admission of the
states of Tennessee, Ohio, Louisiana, Indiana, and Mississippi to the
Union in 1818. It was only in use for a year as Illinois was admitted a
year later.
$2,500-3,500
- Polychrome-painted Centennial Banner Depicting the Seal of New
York City, 1876, the seal and American flag painted on canvas, with
gilt highlights, suspended from a painted wood rod with acorn finials,
(scattered paint loss), overall ht. 62, wd. 45 in.
$400-600
800.
Polychrome-painted Centennial Banner Depicting the State Seal
of Illinois, 1876, the seal and American flag painted on canvas with
gilt highlights, suspended from a painted wood rod with acorn finials,
(scattered paint loss), overall lg. 62, wd. 45 in.
$400-600801.
Polychrome-painted Centennial Banner Depicting the State Seal
of Pennsylvania, 1876, the seal and American flag painted on canvas
with gilt highlights, suspended from a painted wood rod with acorn
finials, (scattered paint loss), overall lg. approx. 62, wd. 44 1/2 in.
$400-600802.
Polychrome-painted Centennial Banner Depicting the State Seal
of Delaware, 1876, the seal and American flag painted on canvas with
gilt highlights, suspended from a painted wood rod with acorn finials,
(scattered paint loss), overall lg. 62, wd. 45 in.
$400-600156 additional information and photos at http://www.skinnerinc.com