Historic 38-Star American Flag - Civil War Era Artifact #1781308 (License: Personal Use)

The flag displays 38 white stars arranged in a dense triangular cluster on a navy blue canton, representing the admission of Colorado in 1876. Its red and off-white stripes show natural fading and creasing, indicating long-term use or display; the hoist edge features a canvas sleeve with brass grommets. The stitching and fabric texture suggest late 19th-century craftsmanship, possibly made for patriotic events like the U.S. Centennial.

Used in historical exhibitions, museum collections, or educational content about U.S. flag evolution; matches user intent for researching Civil War-Reconstruction era symbols, antique flags, or American patriotism artifacts.