The Passion of American Collectors: Property of Barbara and Ira Lipman | Highly Important Printed and Manuscript Americana
The Passion of American Collectors: Property of Barbara and Ira Lipman | Highly Important Printed and Manuscript Americana
Auction Closed
April 14, 05:34 PM GMT
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Flag: A 31-star American national flag said to have been used in the 1860 campaign of Abraham Lincoln, 1850–1858
1850–1858
The hand-sewn double-appliqued cotton muslin stars configured in a "double oval wreath" or "double oval medallion" on a two-piece wool bunting canton; the stripes are machine-sewn wool bunting, the canvas sleeve with brass grommets, stenciled E.P. Foster, Maker, 37 South 3rd St., Philada.
Approximately 5 ft. 3 in. by 12 ft. 8 ½ in.