American Flag with 48 Stars c.1940 Hats DIMENSIONS H 17 in

DIMENSIONS H 17 in

1930-1940s

In the search for the ideal form

There is a hand held optical testing device of the period

This interior is metal with movable dividers

American Flag with 48 Stars c.1940 Hats DIMENSIONS H 17 inABOUT This is an original fabric American flag with 48 stars and metal grommets to hang it. Original wooden flag pole with finial and brass coupling (bottom portion not shown). The flag has retained its original color with some slight fading. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1940s. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Fabric, Wood. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 52 in. W 39 in. Pole: 72" HISTORY Unknown.