26-Star United States Flag - Historical Design from 1837-1839 #1816898 (License: Personal Use)

This historical U.S. flag displays 26 white five-pointed stars arranged in a circular pattern on a navy blue canton, symbolizing the 26 states following Michigan’s admission in 1837. The field consists of 13 alternating red and white stripes, representing the original colonies. Though no official arrangement was mandated, the circular star pattern became popular among flagmakers of the era.

Used in educational, historical, or museum contexts to illustrate U.S. flag evolution; matches user intent for researching 19th-century American history, vexillology, or statehood timelines.