[FLAGS]. 38-star American parade flag with triple medallion pattern. Ca 1876-1890.

13 3/4 x 23 in. flag printed on glazed linen, the 38 stars arranged in an off-balance triple medallion or global configuration with a star in upper left and lower left corner.

The global medallion pattern was one of the most popular produced by flagmakers during the centennial period.

The 38-star flag was introduced on 1 August 1876 when Colorado became the 38th state, just 28 days after the official centennial celebration. The flag remained at 38 stars until the addition of five states in 1889.

Provenance: Collection of Jeffrey Kenneth Kohn, MD.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.