Confederate 'Stars and Bars' Miniature Flag

Confederate 'Stars and Bars' Miniature Flag 1861 design, circle of seven white stars in navy blue canton with red and white bars, in frame, flag H8" W12 1/2" and frame H13 1/4" W16 1/2"

Provenance: Private collection

Other Notes: The first design of the Confederacy's official national flag featured 7 stars and bars. This design was used from March 4 to May 18, 1861. The stars represent the first seven states to secede from the Union, South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas.

Condition: the blue field id made of what appears to be cotton. The stars and bars are made of what appears to be artificial silk, which would dated the flag about 1887-1915.

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