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Homemade American flags
have their own special charm about them. They
express the individuality of their makers and reflect
their skills, patience, and sense of design. Flags
in later star counts, such as 45, 46, and 48, were mass
produced in great quantities, and as a result, there are
few homemade flags in these star counts since
manufactured flags were so readily available for
purchase. This beautiful elongated 48 star flag has
large chunky stars that are hand-stitched in a very
crude manner. The stripes of the flag are machine
sewn. The flag's most striking feature is the
presence of four hand-knitted tassels, affixed to the
corners of the hoist end of the flag. The
seamstress that made the flag not only demonstrated
her skills at sewing, but also at knitting. By the
mid-20th century, hand made flags are all but unknown,
and it's likely that this flag was manufactured in the
early part of the 48 star flag era, circa 1920-1930.
Its elongated shape, folky presentation, and unique
tassels makes it an endearing example of 20th century
flag making. |
