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A 21-Star American Flag commemorating Illinois statehood
circa 1819
Hand-sewn, double appliqued cotton stars in a 3,4,3,4,3,4 arrangement on a three-piece wool bunting canton, wool bunting stripes, linen hoist with rope and hand-sewn grommets.
4 ft 9 in. x 7 ft. 9 in.
Estimate $5,000-8,000
Note: Under President James Monroe, Illinois was admitted as a "Free" state, December 2, 1818, almost one year to the day after the admittance of "Slave" state Mississippi.
Sold for $3,125 (buyer's premium included)
circa 1819
Hand-sewn, double appliqued cotton stars in a 3,4,3,4,3,4 arrangement on a three-piece wool bunting canton, wool bunting stripes, linen hoist with rope and hand-sewn grommets.
4 ft 9 in. x 7 ft. 9 in.
Estimate $5,000-8,000
Note: Under President James Monroe, Illinois was admitted as a "Free" state, December 2, 1818, almost one year to the day after the admittance of "Slave" state Mississippi.
Sold for $3,125 (buyer's premium included)