45 Star Flag - Parade

 

45 Star Antique American Parade Flag
1896-1908 Utah Statehood

Antique American national parade flag highlights 45 printed stars arranged in an uncommon notched pattern to exemplify Utah the 45th state. 

In 1847 many pioneers that settled in the valley of the Great Salt Lake region were Mormons who originated from settlements farther east. Although the territory applied for statehood throughout a 40-year period, Congress refused the applications for statehood time and time again due to the tolerance of polygamy exerted from the Utah authorities and the Mormon churches governing their religion- a practice that was thought of as controversial by much of the nation. The church renounced polygamy in 1890 and the objections were lifted but it wasn’t until January 4, 1896 when the territory named Utah was accepted into the Union as the 45th state and remained the official star count until 1908.

Description/Condition

Small parade flag made of coarse cotton; 45 stars arranged in linear rows with an 8-7-7-8-7-8 notched pattern configuration, 13 alternating red and white stripes representing the original 13 colonies. The colors are crisp; according to tradition the red color on the US flag stands for hardiness and valor, the white stands for purity and innocence while the blue for vigilance, perseverance and justice; condition is good for it’s period and use, 2 areas of fabric loss approx ¼ “ on 4th red stripe right side, white stripe center of the flag and the star located on the bottom left side; fraying along the top and bottom; Mounting: pressure mounted to a prewashed 100% cotton fabric (black) over cotton batting on an acid-free board; frame has an aged gold color with brown spattering marks throughout and a dark brown inner trim.

 

Flag size     (HxL)  2 ½ " x 4”    wood staff 6 ½”
Frame size  (HxL) 7 ½” x 9 ½”

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Item: 13-718-133