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Antique 46-Star American Flag — Oklahoma Statehood Era (1908–1912) — Hand-Sewn Appliqué Stars — Large 8’ x 10’
This is an authentic antique 46-star American flag from the Oklahoma statehood period, when the 46-star flag was official from July 4, 1908 until July 3, 1912, under Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and William H. Taft. It is a large-format, pieced-and-sewn flag with genuine age and honest display character — a striking Americana and folk-art collectible.
ITEM DETAILS
• Type: Antique pieced-and-sewn American national flag, 46 stars
• Construction: Individually sewn stripes joined to one another; separate canton panel; stars individually cut and double-appliquéd (sewn to both sides) with a zigzag/satin edge stitch
• Star pattern: Staggered rows (8-7-8-7-8-8) in the folk arrangement common before star placement was standardized in 1912
• Fabric: Thin, translucent open-weave fabric, likely cotton (possibly linen) — sheer enough that light passes through, consistent with lightweight antique flag cloth
• Hoist: Canvas binding with brass grommets and reinforced rings
• Period: 1908–1912 (46-star official window)
MEASUREMENTS
• Approximately 8 ft x 10 ft (please allow for variation - may be longer than 10’. antique flags are not perfectly squared and the fabric is supple)
CONDITION
Honest, used antique condition consistent with age and period display. Please review all photos closely, as they form part of this description:
• Even sun-fading to the blue canton
• Toning, soiling, and scattered light staining/foxing on the white stripes
• Fraying and loss along the fly (outer) end
• Scattered small holes and thinning in the canton fabric (shown in close-ups)
• One star in the lower-right canton is a brighter, less-aged cloth, appearing to be a period star addition — disclosed for full transparency
• Stars have toned to an ivory/cream shade
This flag has not been cleaned, restored, or framed. It is offered exactly as shown.
