Flags/Expert Profile
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. I am not an expert in flag etiquette and flag laws, so please don't ask me questions concerning where and how to fly modern American flags. My particular focus is on the 19th century, when there basically were no laws or rules of formal etiquette.
Experience in the area
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
Antiques Dealers Association of America (ADA); Antiques Council, Antiques & Arts Dealer's League of America (AADLA), Cinoa, North American Vexillogical Association (NAVA)
Publications
The Magazine Antiques, FOCUS (Journal of the Antiques Council), Antiques and the Arts Weekly, Northeast, New England Antiques Journal, Chubb Collectors [Chubb Insurance Group], Country Home Magazine, Country Living Magazine, etc.
Education/Credentials
Graduate Degree, 1994
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Adela | 11/09/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you! now i have an idea ..... |
| REGAZZONI | 03/13/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Pamela Salcido | 12/27/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for your quick ..... |
| matthew | 12/26/10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | thank you for your time merry christmas |
| Bill | 10/19/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Jeff Bridgman
2011-10-18 48 star flag in canister:
I am sorry it has taken me so long to respond. For some reason I wasn't getting my emails from All Experts. Flag canes are quite common. My ex-business partner owned about 100 of them. Some were
2011-03-24 foreign flags in us:
I need to ask you some more questions to consider this further. (1) Is the American flag being flown beneath the Mexican flag? Or are they being flown at the same height? Or is the American flag above
2011-03-21 48 star flag:
Hello and thanks for your question. We here at AllExperts are all volunteers from our various fields, so I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. 48 star flags were used between 1912 and 1959
2011-03-13 Spanish-American War Flag:
Hello and thanks for your email. 45 star flags are very common. Unless there is something highly unusual about one, such as a dynamic, circular star design, for example, they tend to bring between
2011-02-27 Confederate flag:
My apologies for the delay in getting back to you. We here at AllExperts are all volunteers. I was travelling and unable to answer. This would be a mid-20th century reunion flag. If you send me images
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