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34-Star American Parade Flag, Commemorating Kansas Statehood, Circa 1861-1863
$32,500
£24,555.56
€28,154.06
CA$45,357.49
A$49,352.39
CHF 26,131.48
MX$593,743.02
NOK 331,811.61
SEK 303,584.39
DKK 210,350.01
About the Item
Offered is a spectacular 34-star American flag, produced during the Civil War. This flag features 34 printed white stars, on a blue wool blend canton. The stars are arranged in whimsical rows of 7/7/7/6/7 stars. The design is completed with alternating, printed red and white stripes. The flag features a white cotton header with two brass grommets and blue and white twill ties. An inked inscription of “E.S. Pierce” appears at the top of the header, along with two stamps “Mastai Collection” and “34,” “2 x 4,” and “No. 14” in graphite, indicating its size and past provenance.
This 34-star flag celebrates Kansas statehood and dates to circa 1861-1863. Kansas was admitted to the Union as the 34th state on January 29th, 1861, which was about a month after states began to secede from the Union and about two-and-a-half months before the American Civil War officially began. The 34 star flag was made official on July 4th of that year and remained the official flag until July 4th, 1863, when the 35-star flag was made official by the admission of West Virginia to the Union.
Even with the secession of states during the American Civil War, the American flag was not officially changed to show a loss of stars. Abraham Lincoln encouraged Americans not to produce flags with fewer stars after states seceded, as he saw great value in remaining an unified nation under one flag. The 34-star flag was often referred to as “Lincoln’s flag,” for Lincoln’s stubborn refusal to allow the elimination of any stars during the Civil War.
CONDITION:
Very good condition. Civil War-era 34-star parade flag, circa 1861-1863. Wool blend flag, with 34 stars printed in 7-7-7-6-7 "akimbo" rows, printed red and white stripes on wool blend. Cotton header with two brass grommets, having blue and white twill ties, ink inscription, "E.S. Pierce," and stamped "Mastai Collection" twice and "34," /"2" x 4," and "/No. 14" in graphite. Flag measures 24 x 47 in.
The flag has been artfully and archivally mounted on black silk, with a custom built black and silver wooden frame, and UV plexiglas.
Framed Dimesions: 37"H x 59"W x 1 3/4"D.
Accompanied by our company's letter of authenticity.
- Dimensions:Height: 37 in (93.98 cm)Width: 59 in (149.86 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
- Style:American Classical (In the Style Of)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1861-1863
- Condition:Additions or alterations made to the original: Framed to archival and conservation standards by Art Source International Framing in Boulder, CO in November of 2025. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Colorado Springs, CO
- Reference Number:Seller: F4711stDibs: LU909747704812
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