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About Jeff Bridgman
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Expertise
I am an expert in antique American flags, particularly in Stars & Stripes flag, both printed and sewn varieties. I also have expertise in antique Confederate flags.

Experience
I am the world's largest buyer and seller of antique flags. I also have 20 years of experience selling other early American textiles.

Organizations
North American Vexillogical Association (NAVA); Antiques Dealers Association of America (ADA); Antiques Council, board member at large

Publications
The Magazine Antiques, FOCUS (Journal of the Antiques Council), Antiques and the Arts Weekly, Northeast, New England Antiques Journal, Chubb Collectors, Country Home Magazine, Country Living Magazine, etc.

Education/Credentials
Graduate Degree, 1994

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Jeff Bridgman 
In Category  Flags

SubjectDate Asked

Old Flag9/16/2009
  Q: When we were clearing my parents' house after their death, we found a 48 star flag folded into the ...
  A: Anything you wished to use it for. General patriotic use indoors or outdoors. This wasn't by any ...
Old Flag9/15/2009
  Q: When we were clearing my parents' house after their death, we found a 48 star flag folded into the ...
  A: It's not big enough for a coffin flag. I don't think they ever used printed flags for coffins. I ...
two flags a 49 and 48 star9/12/2009
  Q: I have to flags one is a 48 star flag its an 2 x 3 ft. superior brand cotton bunting flag. a little ...
  A: 48 star flags were used between 1912 and 1959, a period not so long ago. They were therefore ...
13 star flag9/11/2009
  Q: I was left a thirteen star flag by my Grandfather. It measures 31.5" by 58" approximately. It has ...
  A: Though I don't do formal appraisals, if you send me some good photos, including close-ups of the ...
flag authority9/2/2009
  Q: When the US president directs our flag to be flown at half-staff, as in honor of Sen. Ted Kennedy, ...
  A: My guess is no. The Federal Government tries not to insert itself in the sovereign States, let ...
1870 American Ensign 25 ft. flag8/31/2009
  Q: I have the above Described flag it is stamped patented april 26th 1870 American Ensign and has E.J. ...
  A: This was made by the U.S. Bunting Company in Lowell, Mass. I'd imagine that the canton is ...
48 star U.S.8/21/2009
  Q: I just bought a 48 star,cotton?, stamped Defiance. I think it is 5x8. It appears to not be ...
  A: Defiance is an Annin brand name. It's the most common brand name from Annin, which incorported in ...
48 star flag8/16/2009
  Q: i have a 48 star flag 21/2x4 made by Defiance in Verona N.J. 100 percent cotton bunting I also have ...
  A: 48 star flags were used between 1912 and 1959, a period not so long ago. They were therefore ...
48 and 49 star flags8/10/2009
  Q: I recently found two flags in my grandmothers attic. One is a 49 star 4*6 where the stars seem to ...
  A: The stars on the 48 are not hand-sewn, they just look it to you. They would be sewn with a zigzag ...
authentic German swastica flag8/3/2009
  Q: I have an authentic flag my great uncle brought back from the war, He and his troop were one of the ...
  A: The truth about huge flags is that they are immensely difficult to sell, not matter how great or ...
flying the American flag8/1/2009
  Q: Someone on my street is flying their country flag from the middle of their house pointing upward ...
  A: When flying on the same pole or next to one-another, the American flag should always be higher. On ...
Value of Flag flown at the US Capitol7/28/2009
  Q: I have an Annin & Co. flag that flew over the Capitol of the United States when JFK was in office. ...
  A: There are so many flags out there like this. Someone actually ran them up and down the flag pole at ...
31 star flag7/20/2009
  Q: have an old american flag with 31 stars arranged in a circle. do you know what year this is? and ...
  A: Your flag dates between 1850 and 1858, assuming that it is not a reproduction. Value depends on a ...
World War II Flag Found7/11/2009
  Q: My husband found a flag belonging to his grandfather that was believed to be pulled off a building ...
  A: Either sell it on eBay as a German flag or maybe email Ken Boardman at the Antique Center of ...
Additional Info on 3 Star Flag7/1/2009
  Q: I thought I might add to my email of yesterday, that around the edges of the flag is a goldish ...
  A: The banner hung vertically. Blue stars were replaced with gold if the soldier died, so maybe one ...
3 star flag6/30/2009
  Q: I have a smallish flag that is in a frame, purchased at a flea market. The flag itself is ...
  A: This is a son-in-service flag. They were made for families, organizations, businesses, etc. There ...
Service Flag6/24/2009
  Q: I Was wondering what does the gold star mean if the blue star represents a soldier serving during a ...
  A: O.K., I have an answer for you. I think I agree with flag expert, Nick Artimovich, a friend of ...
37 star flag6/21/2009
  Q: I have a family flag of 37 stars: large star in the middle,surrounded by a circle of 9 stars, ...
  A: Your flag would date between 1867 and 1876. Technically it was official until 1877, but would have ...
Flags given at funerals6/20/2009
  Q: My grandfather was a WW1 Vet and died Nov 21 1965 why was he given a 48 state flag.
  A: Either because they had a lot of 48 star flags in overstock and they wanted to use them up, or maybe ...
World War II Flag6/17/2009
  Q: I am contemplating buying a WWII flag for my husband for Father's Day. I talked with the woman who ...
  A: At $200 it doesn't much matter. I have 80-some flags on my website and that's cheaper than all of ...
flag identification needed6/13/2009
  Q: I just bought a flag 4' X8' that has a red background. The center of the flag has a large white ...
  A: That's an easy one, I think. It's the Tennessee state flag. It's an earlier version, as the modern ...
Flag Etiqette6/12/2009
  Q: My son is in the Navy and we bought a Navy flag to fly under our National Ensign. When we purchased ...
  A: I've did a bit of research and I am not entirely sure. I am a dealer in antique flags, not an ...
Service Flag6/2/2009
  Q: I Was wondering what does the gold star mean if the blue star represents a soldier serving during a ...
  A: I just wanted to let you know that I am still researching the answer to your question. I was ...
US Flag5/31/2009
  Q: I was wondering if you could tell me the value of my US Flag? It's 55" by 110" with 50 stars, Made ...
  A: I am sorry, but 48 star flags barely have any value unless there is something highly unusual about ...
48 star print flag5/30/2009
  Q: This flag is 28"x 50" it's has some weathering to it, and it look's like it's made of cotton,it's ...
  A: Although you never actually asked any sort of question here, I am going to assume that you want to ...
23 star flag5/21/2009
  Q: I have a 23 star flag. I know that they date from 1820-1822 but have no idea what it may be worth. ...
  A: Tammy: There are so few flag experts that I am also the all-experts website "expert". Basically, ...
american flag, real or rip off5/16/2009
  Q: I recently purchased an american flag from a fair and can't find it on the internet and now am ...
  A: This isn't an American flag, per-say. It is a banner for the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. The ...
48 STAR FLAG FOUND4/6/2009
  Q: Please advise on how much a flag with 48 stars in almost great condition would be worth? Thank You ...
  A: $25 to $100, unless there is something very unusual about it. 48 star flag were made between 1912 ...
48 star flag4/4/2009
  Q: my grandfather recently passed and in his possessions was a 48-star flag. we do not know the ...
  A: This flag would very likely not be a Navy flag. Without seeing good pictures of it I can't tell you ...
43 star flag3/28/2009
  Q: We have located a flag that has a red border about 12 inches all the way around, with a white center ...
  A: This is a son-in-service banner. I expect it is a WWII example versus WWI. There was a star for ...
Flag3/27/2009
  Q: We are trying to learn more about a flag that has come down in the family. We believe it has a ...
  A: I'd need to see good photos of this in order to help you properly. I own 200 13 star flags, for ...
Flag ID3/15/2009
  Q: I have an old us 48 star flag. It is approx on 8 X 11 inch material. Half the material is the us ...
  A: This is a blood chit. It would have been carried by a soldier. In case he got captured inside ...

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