Antique Framed 48-Star United States Flag

Historical 48-star United States flag, commonly associated with the period between 1912 and 1959. This specific flag is professionally mounted and displayed in a dark, wide-profile wooden frame with a white surrounding mat. The flag features a blue canton with eight horizontal rows of six stars each, all executed in a symmetrical grid pattern. The thirteen alternating red and white stripes are constructed from joined fabric segments rather than being printed, indicating a higher quality of traditional textile construction. The stars appear to be machine-stitched or appliquéd, with a slight cream or off-white patina consistent with natural aging. Notably, the hoist (the left edge) features a reinforced canvas header with visible brass grommets, suggesting this was a functional outdoor or shipboard flag before being preserved. The textile shows significant signs of age and historical use, including horizontal and vertical fold lines from long-term storage, moderate yellowing of the white stripes and stars, and slight fading of the indigo and madder-red pigments. There are minor textural irregularities in the weave of the fabric, likely wool bunting or a heavy cotton blend. The overall condition is good for its age, exhibiting a desirable antique patina without major tears or shredding. The 48-star configuration makes it a significant piece of World War I, World War II, and Korean War era military and domestic memorabilia.