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image by Clay Moss, 22 February 2007
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In 1819, one star was added, representing Illinois, bringing the total number of stars to 21. There were thirteen stripes representing the thirteen original colonies.
Rick Wyatt, 5 April 1998
This flag flew from 4 July 1819 to 3 July, 1820.
Clay Moss, 22
February 2007
image by Clay Moss, 22 February 2007
image by Clay Moss, 22 February 2007
My chart sources are split 6 to 6 as to whether or not the top two rows of stars should be illustrated wider separated as shown at the top of this page, or in a more narrow formation as shown here.
Clay Moss, 22 February 2007
image by Clay Moss, 22 February 2007
This arrangement represents a flag that I found in a flea market in Centralia, Illinois in 1989. It is a 3x5 foot cotton Valley Forge Flag Company reproduction. I have no clue as to its authenticity in terms of representing any actual period piece 21 star US flag.
Clay Moss, 25 February 2007