Circa 1877 – 42 STAR FLAG

RARE 42 Star pattern Flag  for 243 days, the United States had 42 states, but just 

one day before Washington State's 42 would have become official, on July 3, 

1890, Idaho entered the Union as the 43rd state.  Consequently, the 42 star flag 

representing Washington Statehood never became official, despite having a 

period of 243 days with 42 states.  Flag manufacturers often disregarded the 

"official" star count, and produced flags and sold flags that were current 

regardless of the official national star count. 

100% authentic. Mounted and framed.  

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