[Tito]

I recently came across this flag at a Danish auction-house. It came along with a snare-drum, inside of which is a large label from John Haynes & Co, Boston. On the drum are marks of the 5.th. New Hampshire regiment, and Haynes operated out of Boston 1863-1865 according to a specialist. It it therefore conceivable, that the drum was made late in the Civil War, or - as has been suggested - for a "stand-down" parade in 1865.

As for the flag, I am somewhat more at a loss. The flag is mainly sewn on a machine as far as I can see, the stars on the canton being double-appliqueed. Material is wool bunting, fairly coarse (or fairly tight) woven, which - as far as I understand - might indicate a later date than the 36 stars would otherwise indicate. Threads with z-warp, the wooden "pole" itself not looking as old as the flag and the eagle finial.

Any ideas as to the age? - all appreciated!
Helge

[csaanv]

What a gorgeous flag! No doubt it is a reproduction but what intrigues me is the technique they used to sew the star onto the flag. I have only seen this technique used with the newer sewing machines. Maybe Nick can help us out here with expertise? I really like this flag!

[AmericaHurrah]

This is a modern reproduction, probably made for reinacting. Great looking though.