Vintage Mid-Century Michigan State Flag — Fully Sewn Appliqué
- Estimated Era: 1950s / 1960s
- Material: 100% Heavyweight Cotton Bunting
- Size: Standard 3 ft. x 5 ft. Features original block-ink "3x5" heading stamp
- Construction: Appliqué
Provenance & Manufacturer Details:
Unlike common screen-printed flags, this mid-century flag features a fully sewn, multi-layered appliqué State coat of arms. The intricate details include an elk, moose, eagle, and central shield and are constructed from distinct pieces of colored cotton stitched down.
The canvas header features a block-ink "3'x5'" size stamp and "Michigan" with no commercial tag, a trait highly indicative of mid-century institutional suppliers like Dettra or Sherritt
Condition:
Excellent. The flag is structurally robust and displays beautifully
- The deep blue field holds rich, uniform color.
- The multi-layered stitched appliqué emblem is fully intact with no loose threads. The most minor fraying around one grommet (see pictures)
- No major fading, staining, or weathering.
- No noticeable moth holes or rips in the cotton bunting fabric.
- Heavy white canvas header and original brass grommets are secure