American Flag, Textile - Giant 38 star 'Post' Size American Flag

From Madison Historical Society

1877

Very large 38 star US post flag, 10' x 19'.  Said to have hung on the Hull Building along Wall Street on Parade Days.  This flag design became the Official United States Flag on July 4th, 1877. A star was added for the admission of Colorado (August 1st 1876) and was to last for 13 years.
Flag is fair-to-poor condition with repairs and tears.

 

Accession/ID Number 2020.127.001

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• Flags
• Flags--United States