Estimate: $1,200 - $2,200
A Grand Old Flag: The Stars and Stripes Collection of Dr. Peter J. Keim
Auction: November 24, 2019 1:00:00 PM EDT
The first, with machine-sewn, double appliqued cotton stars in an 8,7,8,7,8,7 arrangement on a wool bunting canton, machine-sewn wool bunting stripes, canvas hoist with two brass grommets, the hoist stamped, "Mastai Collection," "No. 31," and stenciled, "U.S. Army Standard Bunting 4 1/2' x 8'" with inscription in Mastai's hand, "From General Harrison A. Wheeler"; the second Flag, with machine-sewn, double appliqued small stars in an 8,7,8,7,7,8 arrangement on a wool bunting canton, machine-sewn stripes, canvas sleeve stamped, "Mastai Collection," and hand-inscribed, "No. 47," and " Wheeler."
3 ft. 9 1/2 in. x 7 ft. 10 in. and 35 in. x 56 in.Provenance: The Collection of Boleslaw and Marie-Louise d'Otrange Mastai.