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Americana at Stair - Day Two

Fri, Jan 29, 2021 11:00AM EST
Lot 147

American Thirty-Six Star Muslin Flag Commemorating Nevada Statehood

Estimate: $700 - $900
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Inscribed in ink on hoist edge '36* No.8 6 1/2' x 10' This flag has 36 stars, count them NEVADA, October 31, 1864.

6 ft. 6 in. x 10 ft.

Note: The hand-sewn double-applique cotton muslin stars configured in a 'Wreath of Stars Within a Square' pattern, with the remaining stars unequally divided on either side of the indigo-blue cotton canton; the canton, cotton stripes, and sleeves are all machine-sewn; the first stripe is pieced; the sleeve with two brass grommets. Nevada was made the 36th state on October 31, 1864.

Condition

Stains, tears and repairs consistent with age and use. Nice aged condition.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.