21 Star Flag - Parade Illinois Celebration 1850-1876

 

Description: 21 Star Parade Flag Celebration 1850-1876

This extremely rare 21 Star American Parade Flag displaying a Star Burst Pattern dates (1860-1876).

The 21st State, Illinois, entered the Union on December 3rd, 1818 and became official on July 4th of the following year, 1819, then was replaced by the 23 star flag on July 4th, 1820.

Almost all the 21 star flags that were made before the addition of the 22nd state, on December 14th, 1819, were more likely home made and not manufactured by a private company. There are other examples of the 21 Star flag that have been made to represent the Confederacy prior, during the Civil War and are called Exclusionary and Succession Flags. These flags are also very rare and beautiful. This particular example is a 1850 - 1876 parade flag celebrating the 40th year Kansas Celebration.

Condition:
The stripes display minor stains, but maintain their wonderful crisp color. The canton has a deep rich blue color containing 21 stars made of printed glazed gauze in a rare Starburst pattern, the wooden staff appears to been made by hand rather than a machine as have later staffs during the Civil War and centennial period. Overall the 21 Star Flag is a rare and historical piece of American history.

Flag size: 2" x 3"
Frame size: 10" x 13 1/4"
Staff size: 7"

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Item: 21-432-334