Early 20th c. "Besty Ross Bunting" Large American Flag with 48 Stars c.1940-1950 Industrial The flag has 50 stars

The flag has 50 stars and is intact with some fading

so block-makers began carving their hat blocks by hand in a more oval shape

Oil paint on tin

A fully adjustable industrial wooden drafting table with green steel and cast iron knobs and brackets

Drawers: H 1 in

Early 20th c. "Besty Ross Bunting" Large American Flag with 48 Stars c.1940-1950 Industrial The flag has 50 starsABOUT An original monumental American flag with 48 hand sewn stars and metal grommets to hang it. CREATOR Best Ross Bunting. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1940 1950. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Cotton, Metal. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Tear on top. Minor small holes. Small patch on back. DIMENSIONS H 5 ft. W 9 ft. 6 in. HISTORY Unknown.