Vintage Annin Defiance 48 Star American Flag 4x6 Sewn Stars Stripes Pre-1959 For Sale

Vintage 48-star American flag manufactured by Annin under its Defiance brand.Features individually sewn/appliquéd stars, sewn stripes, canvas hoist and metal grommets. Original Annin Defiance cloth maker’s label remains attached and reads “The Name Annin Guarantees Quality,” “Two Ply–Moth Proof,” and “Guaranteed Defiance Fast Colors.”Size: Maker’s header is stamped 4’ x 6’. Flag currently measures approximately 66” inches long. please refer to measurements), with some variation expected from age/use. 5’. The 48-star U.S. flag was official from 1912 until 1959. The style of Annin Defiance label on this example is associated with pre-1959 production and has been documented on flags from the late 1930s/WWII period; however, the exact manufacturing year of this flag is unknown.Condition: Vintage used condition with age-related toning, staining/discoloration, wrinkles, scattered wear and some loose/frayed threads. The flag has not been cleaned or restored. Please examine all photographs carefully for condition.A very attractive original Annin 48-star flag for a vintage Americana, flag, military-history or Annin collection.Sold as pictured.