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Lot 402

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$1,000 - 1,500
Price Realized
$1,800
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[FLAGS]. 13-star flag made by Betsy Ross' great granddaughter. Ca 1910.


5 3/4 x 10 in. hand-sewn silk flag with 13 stars embroidered on canton. Hoist inscribed, "Made by Sarah M. Wilson Great grand-daughter of Betsy Ross." Reverse side of hoist with additional inscription, "East Wing of Independence Hall Philadelphia, November 23d, 1910." Accompanied by partial staff.

[With:] The American Flag. New York: Liberty National Bank, Livermore and Knight Co., 1919. 6 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. booklet.

Consignor relates that the flag and accompanying booklet were found with correspondence and personal belongings identified to Elizabeth Roff Friel (1892-1933) of Mays Lick, Kentucky.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

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