Design:

• 5 ft. x 8ft. dimensions
• Stars are configured in rows of 8-7-7-7-7-8, with the top and bottom rows offset so that they resemble a broad hourglass.
• Stars are hand-sewn, made of cotton, and double-appliquéd (applied to both sides).
• The stripes and canton are made of wool bunting.
• There is a twill cotton binding along the hoist with two brass grommets.
• There are 13 stripes representing the 13 original colonies.

History:

• The 44-star flag represents the inclusion of Wyoming to the Union.
• Wyoming was admitted on July 10th, 1890, and this flag became official on July 4th, 1891.
• Flag flew for 5 years from 1891-1896.
• The Presidents to serve under this flag were Benjamin Harrison (1889-1893) and Grover Cleveland (1893-1897)
• According to the Third Flag Act, enacted by Congress on April 4, 1818, stars were to be added on Independence Day following a state's addition.
• The 44-star flag is relatively rare as a result of it being used after the Centennial, but before the Spanish American War.
• The official flag for five years up until July 4th, 1896, the time at which the 45-star flag became official and began to represent the inclusion of Utah in the Union.