Live Auction Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at 10AM:
20. Confederate States of America 11 Star First National Flag
The flag of the Confederate States of America shall consist of a red field with
a white space extending horizontally through the center, and equal in width to
one-third the width of the flag. The red space above and below to be the same
width as the white. The union blue extending down through the white space and
stopping at the lower red space. In the center of the union a circle of white
stars corresponding in number with the States in the Confederacy. - Report of
the Committee on Flag and Seal, C.S.A.
The “Stars and Bars” was the original flag of the Confederate States of America.
It was first hoisted over the capitol building in Montgomery, Alabama by Letitia
Christian Tyler, granddaughter of President John Tyler, on March 4th, 1861.
This is a remarkably rare example of the Confederate States of America’s first
official flag, beautifully and securely displayed in a custom frame.
Condition Report: Excellent with some small holes representing normal wear and
tear for its age
Size: 20.5 x 35 in. (52.1 x 88.9 cm.), frame 44.5 x 29.5 in. (113 x 74.9
cm.)
Provenance: Gary Hendershott Museum Consultants
Estimate: $25,000 – 50,000
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