100 American Flags: A Unique Collection of Old Glory Memorabilia

by Kit Hinrichs, Delphine Hirasuna

The American flag has been raised high in wartime triumph and peacetime celebration; sewn lovingly onto quilts, caps, pillows, and bags; appropriated by popular culture; and faithfully honored every Fourth of July. This vibrant collection of 100 Stars and Stripes artifacts ranges from Civil War-era banners and Native American braided moccasins to an early 20th-century "friendship" kimono and original flag art by several of the world's leading designers. Destined to captivate folk-art aficionados, history buffs, and collectors, 100 AMERICAN FLAGS provides a stunning visual history of America's most treasured symbol. A timely, patriotic full-color book presenting 100 American flag artifacts from one of the world's most eminent collectors, designer Kit Hinrichs. Selected images from LONG MAY SHE WAVE in an affordable, collectible edition. Election year and wartime keepsake, displaying nonpartisan national pride.


 

Genres: Nonfiction

112 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 2008

Reviews

[Porter Broyles · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a weak 3 star review.

Kit Hinrichs is apparently a collector of flag memorabelia. These are 100 of his "flags" with short descriptions. Some are really cool some are esoteric. Some are just meh. I suspect that some that I thought were meh might be worth a lot if I only knew.

This was not 100 flags, but 100 pieces of a collection built around the concept of American flags.

I did learn two cool things. First, apparently the US was involved in a conflict in Korea in 1871--going to have to look that up. Second, when a new state is added, the start is not immediately added. It is added the fourth of July after the state is added.

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting book. Lots of things that I learned about flags and items related to flags. Fun to read on the 4th of July.

[Susan Liston · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very nice photographs of vintage flag memorabilia. I coveted the collection of toy soldier flag bearers. And I learned something I never knew...those wavy lines that cancel a stamp are the stripes of what was originally a waving flag. Learn something new every day.