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America at 250

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A historic assortment of lots carefully curated to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence, bringing together significant artifacts, documents, and objects that illuminate the people, events, and ideals that shaped the nation’s founding and early development.
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Lot 211

[FLAGS, CALIFORNIA] 31-Star Flag Ribbon, California-Statehood

Estimate: $500 - $750
Starting Bid
$100

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Silk ribbon printed with a 31-star American flag. N.p., circa 1841-1858. Approx. 2 1/4 x 4 3/4 in. 

 

A patriotic ribbon featuring a printed American flag with 31 stars in the canton. It was almost certainly in commemoration of the admission of California as the 31st state on 9 September 1850. 

 

VERY RARE. We found no other examples at the time of cataloging. 

 

[Western Americana, Western History, Western Expansion, Wild West] [Flags, Patriotic Textiles] [Medals, Badges, Ribbons]

Toning, light abrasion. Minor fraying at edges. 

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