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AN EARLY CONFEDERATE STARS AND BARS SILK FLAG, FRAMED
The early configuration of this flag, of two red stripes and one white, with a blue field (sewn of two parts) containing a pattern of eleven five-pointed stars in the form a circle of ten surrounding one a larger star at center. This pattern was changed early in the war to the crossed stars and bars pattern. Within a fancy gilt frame and held on a red felt backing. 45 x 70 inches, the frame 56 x 80 inches. Together with a group of letters discussing the provenance of this flag. Obtained in 1969 br a Mr. Brian J. Maxson from the Schwartz family of Cabin Creek, West Virginia. The flag had been given to the Schwartz family by a member of the Nugen family who had the flag since the war. Numerous letters from institutions concerning the flag accompany this lot.
The early configuration of this flag, of two red stripes and one white, with a blue field (sewn of two parts) containing a pattern of eleven five-pointed stars in the form a circle of ten surrounding one a larger star at center. This pattern was changed early in the war to the crossed stars and bars pattern. Within a fancy gilt frame and held on a red felt backing. 45 x 70 inches, the frame 56 x 80 inches. Together with a group of letters discussing the provenance of this flag. Obtained in 1969 br a Mr. Brian J. Maxson from the Schwartz family of Cabin Creek, West Virginia. The flag had been given to the Schwartz family by a member of the Nugen family who had the flag since the war. Numerous letters from institutions concerning the flag accompany this lot.