$800
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
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, single appliqued stars arranged in horizontal rows of 7,8,8,8,7 on a three-part wool bunting canton, machine-sewn wool bunting stripes, canvas hoist with two brass grommets, hoist bears manufacturer's mark, "Annin & Co. 1010 Fulton St., N Y" and "12 XX," and inscribed, "A.G. Reed 108 Hancock St." and stamped, "Mastai Collection" and "No. 171."
6 ft. 6 in. x 12 ft.Provenance: The Collection of Boleslaw and Marie-Louise d'Otrange Mastai.
Note: The Flag's ownership was uncovered in a notice in The New York Produce Review & American Creamery, Vol. LII, November 2, 1921, p. 567: "Abraham G. Reed {1846-1921} for many years identified with the dairy and produce trades of New York, died at his home, 108 Hancock St, Brooklyn, last Sunday at the age of 75 years. Mr. Reed many years ago was a prominent figure in fruit, poultry and allied trades of this city when he operated with John C. Quick under the firm name of Quick & Reed..."