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The McNamara Flag - so-called from the name of its original owner, Matthew McNamara - is notable for the triads of stars in each corner of the canton. It also boasts an unofficial count of stars: thirty-nine. Blas Delgado Ortiz, 29 August 2001

There never was an "official" 39 star U.S. flag. However, flag manufacturers betting on early sales misjudged in 1889 by believing the two Dakotas would be admitted as one state and the others would be delayed until after the 4th of July. Both Dakotas, Montana and Washington were made into states in November, 1889 and Idaho was admitted July 3, 1890! So any 39 star flags in existence were probably made in the fall of 1889 (see below). At any rate, as collectors know, there are a few 39 star flags around and they are real collectors items. I have been searching for one for years! Also there are unofficial 42 star flags in existence, made before July 3rd 1890, betting Congress would wait until after the 4th to admit Idaho. There is a photograph (of a photograph) of a 39 star flag in the July, 1959 National Geographic, pg 119. The caption reads, "This 39-star Banner Legally Never Existed. The maker of this 1889 flag gambled on the possibility of Dakota Territory entering the Union without companions. He lost: Congress divided the Territory and admitted Montana, Washington, and Idaho as well. Senator Frank Case of South Dakota views a picture of the flag and its owner, Harold L. Rutland, a Union, New Jersey, teacher (page 117)." The article, "New Stars for Old Glory," on page 117 gives a more complete version of the story mentioned in the caption.The flag with the thirteen stars and stripes represented the thirteen original colonies. Dave Martucci, 12 November 1996

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This is only a part of the 39-Star flag story, and a minor one at that since in 1889 more than one state was certainly expected. Few (if any) 39-star flags were made in 1889. I am not convinced there were any. The real story is 1876. During the US Centennial, Colorado's star was added to the flag (4 July 1877) but it was not the only State requesting admission. Utah had applied and had adopted a constitution in expectation of admission. Congress voted against Statehood for Utah based on its constitution being silent on polygamy, which of course was the big thing in Utah at the time. Tens of thousands of 39-star flags were made for the Centennial celebrations in anticipation but only 38 stars appeared on the official flag. The flag in this auction is almost certainly a relic of the Centennial. Dave Martucci, 4 January 2011

The oldest existing lovespoon in Wales dates back to 1667 and can be seen at the wonderful St Fagans National Museum of History, but still remain a popular present for loved ones today.

Exactly how the flower wangled its way into Welsh culture (with links between the two only really forming in the 19th century) is something of a mystery, but its rise in status was likely aided by the flower’s Welsh name: cenhinen Bedr, which literally translates as ‘Peter’s leek’ – leeks having been a symbol of Wales since before the 16th century (though, who exactly Peter is, we’re not sure) – and the way they tend to come into bloom around St David’s Day (Wales’ national day) on 1 March. The fact they’re also somewhat prettier than leeks (especially when worn on clothing), likely aided their swift rise to fame as emblems of Wales.

Last modified: 2024-05-25 by rick wyatt Keywords: thirty-nine | united states | unofficial | Links: FOTW homepage | search | disclaimer and copyright | write us | mirrors image by Steven M. Schroeder, 18 November 2000 Q: When did the U.S. flag have 39 stars? Variant flags "International Flag" McNamara Flag See also: United States of America History of the Stars and Stripes U.S. Flags With Unofficial Number of Stars Q: When did the U.S. flag have 39 stars? There never was an "official" 39 star U.S. flag. However, flag manufacturers betting on early sales misjudged in 1889 by believing the two Dakotas would be admitted as one state and the others would be delayed until after the 4th of July. Both Dakotas, Montana and Washington were made into states in November, 1889 and Idaho was admitted July 3, 1890! So any 39 star flags in existence were probably made in the fall of 1889 (see below). At any rate, as collectors know, there are a few 39 star flags around and they are real collectors items. I have been searching for one for years! Also there are unofficial 42 star flags in existence, made before July 3rd 1890, betting Congress would wait until after the 4th to admit Idaho. There is a photograph (of a photograph) of a 39 star flag in the July, 1959 National Geographic, pg 119. The caption reads, "This 39-star Banner Legally Never Existed. The maker of this 1889 flag gambled on the possibility of Dakota Territory entering the Union without companions. He lost: Congress divided the Territory and admitted Montana, Washington, and Idaho as well. Senator Frank Case of South Dakota views a picture of the flag and its owner, Harold L. Rutland, a Union, New Jersey, teacher (page 117)." The article, "New Stars for Old Glory," on page 117 gives a more complete version of the story mentioned in the caption.The flag with the thirteen stars and stripes represented the thirteen original colonies. Dave Martucci, 12 November 1996 This is only a part of the 39-Star flag story, and a minor one at that since in 1889 more than one state was certainly expected. Few (if any) 39-star flags were made in 1889. I am not convinced there were any. The real story is 1876. During the US Centennial, Colorado's star was added to the flag (4 July 1877) but it was not the only State requesting admission. Utah had applied and had adopted a constitution in expectation of admission. Congress voted against Statehood for Utah based on its constitution being silent on polygamy, which of course was the big thing in Utah at the time. Tens of thousands of 39-star flags were made for the Centennial celebrations in anticipation but only 38 stars appeared on the official flag. The flag in this auction is almost certainly a relic of the Centennial. Dave Martucci, 4 January 2011 Variant flags image by Clay Moss, 15 March 2007 This design was featured on e-bay as a 38 star flag, but apparently, someone miscounted the stars. Clay Moss, 15 March 2007 image located by William Garrison, 5 April 2024Source: https://historical.ha.com A "Great Star" variant of the never official 39-star flag. Comment by Heritage Auction: "This 39-star flag (1889 North Dakota) is made of wool bunting and measures 44" x 67". The stars are arranged in the Great Star pattern. 39-star flags are quite rare as the Dakota Territory was divided into North and South Dakota and the two states (the 39th and 40th) admitted on the same day. Accordingly, the 39-star flag was obsolete immediately." (Photo credit: Heritage Auction.)William Garrison, 5 April 2024 "International Flag" image by John Ayer, 23 April 1999 A thirty-nine-star United States flag with small flags of thirty-eight nations (labeled) around the border. Boleslaw and Marie-Louise d'Otrange Mastai's book _The Stars and the Stripes_ shows an example on page 162. The caption says, "The 'International Flag,' patented in 1875 with an unofficial total of thirty-nine stars in its constellation, is notable not only for its canton--which contains six vertical 'rows,' three with small stars and three with large stars--but also for its border of small flags of the nations that were to attend the United States' hundredth birthday party." The header (but there are no grommets) bears the inscription, "PATENTED DEC 28, 1875." Colorado was admitted to the Union as the thirty-eighth state in August 1876, becoming the "Centennial State," and apparently the designer of this item guessed that Dakota Territory would become a state at about the same time. In fact no more states were admitted for more than a dozen years. Evidently not all thirty-nine star flags date from around 1889! John Ayer, 23 April 1999 "McNamara Flag" image by Blas Delgado Ortiz, 29 August 2001 The McNamara Flag - so-called from the name of its original owner, Matthew McNamara - is notable for the triads of stars in each corner of the canton. It also boasts an unofficial count of stars: thirty-nine. Blas Delgado Ortiz, 29 August 2001

Welsh is growing in popularity throughout the country, and no visitor will leave without getting a taste of this unique dialect, if not hearing it in the streets, on TV or radio, then seeing it written on the country’s signs and road markings – Croeso i Gymru (welcome to Wales).

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While eating utensils might not be the first thing that spring to mind when it comes to romantic gift ideas, in Wales intricately carved wooden spoons have been given as a token of endearment for centuries. Young men, typically with little money and a fair bit of free time, took to carving beautiful designs (such as hearts, bells or locks) into humble wooden spoons. This taxing discipline demonstrated the profundity of their feelings to their beloved, and their crafting abilities to their potential suitor’s family.

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In reality, our association with the garment (a sort of elongated top hat) is actually our own doing. Though the hefty hats were indeed popular with Welsh countrywomen during the 19th century, it was their constant presence on postcards during the early days of Wales’ tourism industry that stereotyped them – along with red woollen cloaks – as part of ‘traditional Welsh dress’. Today, this (ahem) distinctive fashion choice is enthusiastically embraced, both by schoolchildren on St David’s Day, and flamboyant revellers at Welsh sporting fixtures.

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Though once a common sight across the United Kingdom, red kites were hunted to the point where, in the 1980s, only a handful survived, hidden away in the remote valleys of mid-Wales. Thanks to – frankly miraculous – conservation efforts during the following decades, however, these beautiful birds of prey can once again be seen soaring over rural areas of Wales, and in 2007 the Welsh people voted the copper-breasted raptor as the nation’s favourite bird.

This design was featured on e-bay as a 38 star flag, but apparently, someone miscounted the stars. Clay Moss, 15 March 2007

You’ll likely hear choirs during large celebrations and sporting spectacles (notably international rugby matches) as well as – less polished – performances in local pubs and rugby clubs. Traditional bedrocks of the movement include Treorchy choir and Morriston choir, while the more recent success of Only Men Aloud has ensured that the male voice choir tradition remains as popular as ever.

But why wear a leek? Legends claim that the 7th century king of Gwynedd, Cadwaladr, ordered his men to strap a leek to their armour to help easily distinguish them from the enemy in the heat of battle, a tale that perhaps inspired the Tudor royal household (who were of Welsh origin) to instruct their guards to wear leeks on St David’s Day, cementing the practice. Whatever the origins, we grow plenty of them and they taste lovely – especially in a Welsh cawl.

When Welsh people wish you 'Nadolig Llawen', they’re not just thinking about ordinary festivities. They're thinking about horses’ skulls, 3am hymn-singing, odd apples, mountain races and seaside swims too. Jude Rogers dips into the deep Welsh midwinter traditions

From ice cream to opera, there are many famous Italian inventions that have been warmly welcomed into Welsh culture, but it’s one of the country’s lesser-known imports that has grown to become an icon of Wales. The triple harp, so-called because it has three rows of strings rather than one, was created in Italy in the early 17th century, but, upon arrival in the UK, proved so popular with Welsh musicians it quickly became known as 'the Welsh Harp'.

It could be a result of cultural festivals like the Eisteddfod (the largest festival of competitive poetry and music in Europe, which has been running since 1176), circumstance (notably the rise of the mining industry, which brought together large groups of men who enjoyed singing without instruments as a free social activity), or even the lyrical nature of the Welsh language, but, for whatever reason, Wales loves the mellifluous tones of a male voice choir.

According to legends first referenced in the Mabinogion (the earliest collection of British prose), the red dragon of Wales is locked in an era-spanning battle with an invading white dragon (which has come to symbolise England) – a battle it ultimately wins; ensuring its lasting appeal as a sign of Welsh pride. Having been used in various forms as an insignia by Welsh armies throughout history, it became the focus of the Welsh national flag in 1959.

The first Welsh international rugby union match took place in 1881 against England, in Blackheath, London. It didn't go well for the away team (in fact, we got pummelled), but in the preceding decades the country has enjoyed a number of golden eras, including four Six Nations championship wins from 2011-2021. Win or lose, however, the passion from the public remains; a trait which has led to the oval ball becoming firmly etched into the tapestry of modern Welsh culture.

Few things unite Wales like rugby, considered by most to be the country’s national sport. During international matches in Cardiff, you’ll see everyone from wide-eyed toddlers to scarf-wrapped grannies heading to the stands to fervently cheer on the Welsh team.

A "Great Star" variant of the never official 39-star flag. Comment by Heritage Auction: "This 39-star flag (1889 North Dakota) is made of wool bunting and measures 44" x 67". The stars are arranged in the Great Star pattern. 39-star flags are quite rare as the Dakota Territory was divided into North and South Dakota and the two states (the 39th and 40th) admitted on the same day. Accordingly, the 39-star flag was obsolete immediately." (Photo credit: Heritage Auction.)William Garrison, 5 April 2024

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A colourful – often turbulent – history, along with a penchant for the mythical, means Wales has adopted a weird and wonderful array of objects and concepts into its cultural identity; things that today serve as emblems of the country.

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Before there was the daffodil, there was the humble leek. This root vegetable is so well established as part of Welsh culture that wearing a leek to signify you come from Wales is noted as an ‘ancient tradition’ in William Shakespeare’s Henry V, first performed in the 16th century.

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Several red kite feeding stations around the country offer visitors the opportunity to sight these majestic creatures, which also feature on the branding of a number of Welsh businesses and organisations, including Powys County Council. Find out more about getting up close with the red kites on Visit Wales.

A thirty-nine-star United States flag with small flags of thirty-eight nations (labeled) around the border. Boleslaw and Marie-Louise d'Otrange Mastai's book _The Stars and the Stripes_ shows an example on page 162. The caption says, "The 'International Flag,' patented in 1875 with an unofficial total of thirty-nine stars in its constellation, is notable not only for its canton--which contains six vertical 'rows,' three with small stars and three with large stars--but also for its border of small flags of the nations that were to attend the United States' hundredth birthday party." The header (but there are no grommets) bears the inscription, "PATENTED DEC 28, 1875." Colorado was admitted to the Union as the thirty-eighth state in August 1876, becoming the "Centennial State," and apparently the designer of this item guessed that Dakota Territory would become a state at about the same time. In fact no more states were admitted for more than a dozen years. Evidently not all thirty-nine star flags date from around 1889! John Ayer, 23 April 1999

In the following centuries, interest in the instrument waned across Europe in favour of modern alternatives, but in Wales the triple harp continued to be played and produced, thanks, in part, to its promotion in eisteddfodau festivals. How does it sound, you ask? In a word: bellissimo.

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Whether it be a cordial bore da (‘good morning’) in a shop or a hair-raising rendition of the national anthem ‘Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau’ (‘Land of my Fathers’) at a rugby or football match, the Welsh language is a cornerstone of Welsh identity and is spoken by three-quarters of a million people – most in Wales, but also in England, the USA, Canada and Patagonia (a country with which Wales shares much history: The links between Wales and Patagonia).

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Nothing sends Welsh hearts aflutter like the sight of the mighty red dragon. The centrepiece of the Welsh national flag, the ddraig goch personifies the fearlessness of the Welsh nation.

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Look; we’ve all been guilty of some form of fashion faux pas in our formative years, and, for better or worse, the world won’t let us forget that, at one time, the Welsh had a real thing for tall black 'chimney' hats.

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