Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000
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 stars in horizontal rows of 8,7,7,7,7,7 on a wool bunting canton, machine-sewn wool bunting stripes, canvas hoist with two brass grommets, hoist inscribed, "R.F. Redell."
54 in. x 102 in.Literature: Kevin Keim & Peter Keim, A Grand Old Flag: A History of the United States Through its Flags (2007), 154-155.
Note: Idaho was admitted to the Union as the 43rd state, July 3, 1890, under President Benjamin Harrison. A rare Flag, the 43-Star is also called the "Seven Day Flag" as Wyoming was admitted as the 44th state, July 10, 1890.