$2,000
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
A Grand Old Flag: The Stars and Stripes Collection of Dr. Peter J. Keim
Auction: November 24, 2019 1:00:00 PM EDT
Hand-sewn, double appliqued, cotton 'puffy' stars arranged in 6 rows of 6 with 2 additional stars between the fifth and sixth rows, on a three-part wool bunting canton, machine-sewn wool bunting stripes, with original reinforcements at corners, canvas hoist retains hemp rope, and is tightly stitched along rope attaching 21 small metal rings, the hoist inscribed in ink, "H.R. Latt."
8 ft. 8 in. x 15 ft.Provenance: The American Flag Collection of Thomas. S. Connelly, Sotheby's, May 23, 2002, lot 141.