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48-Star United States Flag
Presentation Script
Hello, collectors! Today we're looking at a classic piece of Americana: a 48-star United States flag. This particular example is a printed flag, meaning the stars and stripes are dyed directly onto the fabric rather than being individually sewn together.
The 48-star flag holds a special place in American history. It became the official flag in 1912, following the admission of New Mexico and Arizona to the Union, and it flew for 47 years—through two World Wars—until Alaska joined in 1959. Because it was the official flag for nearly half a century, millions were produced.
Looking closely at the fabric, it appears to be a simple cotton or cotton blend, typical for inexpensive, mass-produced flags meant for parades or casual display. We can see some minor staining and wear, which is exactly what you'd expect from a piece of this vintage.
Because these printed 48-star flags were made in such massive quantities, they are quite common on the market today. While they are wonderful historical artifacts, their monetary value is generally modest. I would estimate the auction value for this authentic, mid-20th-century printed flag to be between $20 and $50. It's a great, accessible piece of history for any collector!
Item Report
48-Star United States Flag
By:Unknown
Style:Militaria & Historical Artifacts
Origin:United States
Materials:Cotton or cotton blend
Age:Circa 1912-1959
Condition:Good (some minor staining and wear visible, typical for age)
A printed 48-star United States flag, likely made of cotton or a cotton blend. The stars are arranged in a grid pattern of six rows of eight stars each. The flag features the standard thirteen alternating red and white stripes.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This is a common 48-star printed flag. The 48-star flag was the official flag of the United States from 1912 to 1959, making it the longest-used flag design until the current 50-star flag surpassed it. Because they were produced in massive quantities over nearly five decades, they are quite common today. The printed construction (as opposed to sewn stripes and appliqued or embroidered stars) suggests it was an inexpensive, mass-produced item, likely for parade or general decorative use.
Individual Images:
whole flag
detail of stars
detail of stripes
detail of fabric weave
Provenance:
None provided
Condition:
Good (some minor staining and wear visible, typical for age)
Identification Score: 95%
The star count (48) and the printed construction are clearly visible.
Authenticity Score: 90%
Given the low value and high availability of original 48-star flags, there is little incentive to reproduce them, especially in this simple printed format. The wear and fabric texture appear consistent with mid-20th-century production.
Image Memory Note
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Keywords
48-star flag, American flag, US flag, vintage flag, printed flag, United States
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