Vintage American Flags

On this page you’ll find fifteen amazing illustrations of Vintage American Flags. They come from a collection of envelopes which were designed, printed, and mailed during the Civil War, between 1861 and 1865. There are drawings of Columbia, eagles, and soldier waving the flag for the Union. During the American Civil War, the U.S. flag—-often referred to as the “Stars and Stripes”—-served as the preeminent symbol of the Union’s struggle to maintain national integrity. For Northern soldiers and civilians, the flag represented more than just a piece of territory; it was a sacred emblem of the “Old Flag” and the Constitution. The flag became a ubiquitous presence in patriotic ephemera, such as these Civil War envelopes, which used the imagery of the flag to bolster public morale and express an unwavering commitment to a unified nation. If you’re enjoying these drawings, be sure to visit the galleries with more Pictures of U.S.A. Flags or Images for Memorial Day.

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