Lot 135
34 Star American Flag ca. 1861, Civil War Era. Once on permanent exhibition at the Kamuela Museum in Hawaii until its closing in 2008, this outstanding, vintage original, 34 star American flag dates to the opening of the Civil War. Kansas was admitted to the Union as the 34th state on January 29, 1861, about 2½ months prior to the start of the war at Fort Sumter. The 34th star representing Kansas was officially added on July 4th later that year. Flag is instantly recognizable with its medallion configuration with its large haloed center star. Flag remained official until 1863. This particular flag was printed on silk and measures 24 x 33" The provenance of the flag as noted by the museum states that the flag was acquired by Mrs. Emma Linton, a descendant of an early pioneer family and ultimately acquired from her grandson, Ward Linton. Flag is housed in a simple plexi-glass display which has protected the flag well for years. Overall the flag is in fine shape with loss of fabric on lower right side, small holes and some fraying. The colors, however, have not faded much and the flag retains enormous eye appeal.
Estimate $3,000 - 5,000
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| Realized $7,800 |
