Vintage Sherritt Wolverine 50 Star American Flag 5x8 Cotton Sewn Stars Early 60s For Sale

Vintage 50-Star United States flag manufactured by Sherritt Flag Mfg. Co., Inc. of Richmond, Virginia, under its Wolverine Brand.SIZE:5 x 8 feet (approximately 60 x 96 inches)MATERIAL:Cotton — original header is marked “5 x 8 FT. U.S. NO. 1 COTTON.”CONSTRUCTION:This is a substantial, traditionally constructed American flag rather than a printed flag.• 50-star configuration• Individual white cotton stars appliquéd/sewn onto the blue canton• Stars are applied to both sides of the canton• Dense zigzag stitching around the star edges• Red and white stripes are made from separate sewn fabric panels• Heavy reinforced header• Metal grommets• Multiple rows of reinforcing stitchesMANUFACTURER:Original sewn-in Wolverine Brand Flags label identifies:Sherritt Flag Mfg. Co., Inc.Flag Mfg. Since 1922Richmond 30, VAThe “Since 1922” marking refers to the history of the manufacturer and is NOT being represented as the manufacturing date of this particular flag.AGE / HISTORICAL CONTEXT:This flag has 50 stars, placing its design in the 50-star era beginning in 1960.The manufacturer label uses the older postal-zone address format “Richmond 30, VA,” rather than a five-digit ZIP code. Postal zone numbers were used before the nationwide ZIP Code system was introduced in 1963.Considering the 50-star configuration, older Richmond postal-zone address, manufacturer label, all-cotton construction, sewn stripes and double-sided appliquéd stars, this flag appears consistent with early-to-mid 1960s production.The exact year of manufacture is unknown, so it is being described as “likely early-to-mid 1960s” rather than attributed to a specific year.CONDITION:Vintage pre-owned condition with age-related discoloration, particularly to the header and portions of the white fabric. Some loose threads and normal signs of age/use are present.Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.A large, well-constructed vintage American flag with identifiable Sherritt/Wolverine manufacturer provenance and classic sewn cotton construction.