Civil War American Flag.

Item Number: 92525

Rare hand-stitched 35-star American flag produced in the final years of the Civil War. The American flag bearing 35 stars was in use between July 4th 1863 and July 3rd 1865, when the state of West Virginia was admitted as the 35th state in the Union. From the collection of British Admiral John Arbuthnot Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher, one of the most important figures in British Naval history. Renowned for his innovative approach to naval strategy, Admiral Fisher was appointed First Sea Lord in 1904 and created the modern British fleet that met Germany in the First World War. In very good condition with some wear to be expected. The flag measures 21.5 by 15 inches. Framed; the entire piece measures 28 inches by 21 inches. A rare piece of Americana with noted provenance.

The flag of the United States of America has been officially modified a total of 26 times since its first appearance in 1777. The flag's initial design, bearing thirteen stars and thirteen stripes, has been credited to several historic figures including naval flag designer Francis Hopkinson, Elizabeth "Betsy" Ross, and flagmaker Rebecca Young.