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36-Star United States Flag
Presentation Script
Hello, collectors and history enthusiasts! Today we are looking at a piece of American history: a 36-star United States flag. The 36-star flag is particularly poignant as it became the official flag of the United States on July 4, 1865, just months after the end of the Civil War and the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. It reflects the admission of Nevada as the 36th state.
Based on the provided notes, this flag measures approximately 24 by 18 inches, a size typical for parade or rally flags of the era. Looking closely at the images, we can see that the design—both the stars and the stripes—is printed directly onto the textile, which appears to be cotton. This printed construction was a very common and economical method for producing flags for public events and celebrations in the mid-to-late 19th century. The slightly irregular alignment of the stars in the canton is a charming characteristic often found in these period printed pieces.
The condition appears very good for its age, showing expected fold lines and some minor discoloration, but no major damage is visible in these photos. While an in-hand examination is always best to confirm the age of the fabric and dyes, the visual evidence strongly supports a circa 1865-1867 attribution. I would estimate its auction value between $300 and $500. It's a wonderful, tangible connection to the immediate post-Civil War era!
Item Report
36-Star United States Flag
By:Unknown
Style:Militaria & Historical Artifacts
Origin:United States
Materials:Printed textile (likely cotton)
Age:circa 1865-1867
Condition:Very Good (visible fold lines, minor discoloration, no major tears visible in photos)
A printed 36-star United States flag, measuring approximately 24 by 18 inches according to the provided notes. The stars are arranged in a rectilinear pattern on the blue canton. The flag appears to be printed on a cotton or similar textile, a common method for producing smaller flags and parade flags during the mid-to-late 19th century.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This is a 36-star American flag, a star count that was officially in use from July 4, 1865, to July 3, 1867, following the admission of Nevada to the Union. The printed construction and size suggest it may have been a parade or rally flag. The visible wear and textile characteristics in the photos are consistent with 19th-century printed flags, though in-hand examination is always recommended to confirm the age of the fabric and dyes.
Individual Images:
whole flag front view
whole flag front view
detail of canton
detail of stripes and fabric texture
Provenance:
According to the provided notes, the flag measures approximately 24 by 18 inches.
Condition:
Very Good (visible fold lines, minor discoloration, no major tears visible in photos)
Identification Score: 95%
The star count (36) and the overall design clearly identify it as a 36-star US flag.
Authenticity Score: 80%
The printed nature of the flag, the slightly irregular alignment of the stars, and the visible texture of the fabric are consistent with period parade flags. However, without a tactile examination of the fabric and dye testing, a definitive authentication is limited by the photographs.
Image Memory Note
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Keywords
36-star flag, American flag, Civil War era, post-Civil War, parade flag, printed flag, United States, militaria, historical artifact
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