34 hand sewn double-appliqued cotton muslin stars are configured in 4 horizontal rows onto a wool-silk blend canton that rests on a red "war" or "blood" stripe. Some collectors believe that the canton resting on a red stripe is indicative of the flag been made during a time of war "when mens' blood was being shed." The cotton sleeve, canton, and cotton stripes are entirely hand-sewn. There are 5 whipped-stitched grommets that are sewn next to the hoist. 2 tassels, one red another blue, with cords are attached to the 1st grommet. Kansas was admitted as the 34th State in 1861. AUCTIONEER'S NOTE: The size of this flag is 50 x 103" Provenance: Ex John Armiger Collection Condition: Areas of mothing in canton, canton separated from sleeve at upper hoist, stripes have several tiny stains, mellow oxidation of stars and white stripes and fly wind shear damage.
34 hand sewn double-appliqued cotton muslin stars are configured in 4 horizontal rows onto a wool-silk blend canton that rests on a red "war" or "blood" stripe. Some collectors believe that the canton resting on a red stripe is indicative of the flag been made during a time of war "when mens' blood was being shed." The cotton sleeve, canton, and cotton stripes are entirely hand-sewn. There are 5 whipped-stitched grommets that are sewn next to the hoist. 2 tassels, one red another blue, with cords are attached to the 1st grommet. Kansas was admitted as the 34th State in 1861. AUCTIONEER'S NOTE: The size of this flag is 50 x 103" Provenance: Ex John Armiger Collection Condition: Areas of mothing in canton, canton separated from sleeve at upper hoist, stripes have several tiny stains, mellow oxidation of stars and white stripes and fly wind shear damage.
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