Very Large Antique Unique 45 star American Flag . This flag was in service from (1896 -1908) . The flag is roughy 12’9” x 7 feet. It has rope on one side and the white edge side is very thick and heavy. There are small holes and a couple tears. The black was a band that usually signifies mourning, often for a national tragedy like the assassination of President William McKinley . Some mourning flags were made for the assassination of President McKinley’s Mourning period in 1901. A flag of this size was probably draped down a government building. Please see photos for condition.