1876 American Flag

Grant was president at the time.

1876 american flag. Flag manufacturers believed that the two dakotas would be admitted as one state and so manufactured this flag some of which still exist. 4 1877 jul. Antique american flags historic american flags flag collecting early flags.

A star was added for the admission of colorado august 1st 1876 and was to last for 13 years. Some flags were striped with red and white with the dates 1776 and 1876 written in the blue square. The american flag is an icon of our nation and every version of the american flag shares an important part of our nation s history.

This flag flew from 4 july 1877 to 3 july 1890. The bennington flag is a popular version of the american flag and many historic flag dealers carry it. Clay moss 9 february 2007 the us congress passed an enabling act in 1875 specifying the requirements for the the territory of colorado to become a state.

A centennial era flag. The 38 state was voted in by congress on august 1 1876. It was never an official flag.

Very nice medium size authentic antique 38 star american flag. On august 1st 1876 president grant signed a proclamation admitting colorado to the union as the 38th state. 43 star american flag 1890 1891 this 43 star flag became the official american flag on july.

The 1776 1876 star pattern of this flag is a masterpiece in its design and it is as rare as it is beautiful. This flag is made of a cotton and wool blend. 1876 were anticipating the introduction of colorado and therefore produced 38 star flags rather than 37 star flags ahead of the celebration.