100 American Flags: A Unique Collection of Old Glory Memorabilia

by Kit Hinrichs, Delphine Hirasuna, Terry Hefferman

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. It's a timely, patriotic full-color book presenting 100 American flag artifacts from one of the world's most eminent collectors, designer Kit Hinrichs.

Genres: Nonfiction

112 pages, Paperback

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.