American Flags
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The colors of red, white and blue are never out of style when it comes to country design. In fact, in many country homes Old Glory is proudly incorporated as an accent or the focal point of a room. At the Heart of Country Antiques Show in Nashville, Tenn., antique flag experts Jeff Bridgman and Jeffrey Kenneth Kohn discuss why these are collectibles to be treasured and share some history and tips for storing them. - The star configuration and the year of the flag determines its price.
- The most common pattern is the row pattern (figure A) followed by the medallion or wreath style (figure B). The star pattern is one of the most scarce (figure C).
- Smaller flags, called parade flags, are also a popular country collectible.
- Bridgman displays his small flags by stitching them to a 100% cotton rag mat framed behind UV-protectant glass. He uses spacers to keep the glass off the flag to prevent condensation from soiling the fabric. He stitches his larger flags to 100% cotton or linen over an acid-free stretcher and frames them in UV-protectant Plexiglas.
- If storing an old flag, don't fold it--instead roll it in acid-free tissue paper and place in an archival box.
Resources American Country Flags
by Mary Emmerling (ISBN: 1400045304)
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Guests Jeff Bridgman
Antiques Dealer, Jeff R. Bridgman Antiques
Phone: 717-502-1281
Jeffrey Kenneth Kohn, M.D.
Dealer, With All Due Ceremony
Phone: 215-327-8318
E-mail:
Jkkohn@comcast.net
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