this historically important costume, outfit or uniform was usedby the noted artist Jame Montgomery flagg in all of his painting of Uncle Sam including his iconic "I Want You" WWI recuiting poster. Without question the most famous Uncle Sam costume in American history. The only Uncle Sam costume that came directly from Flagg While Flagg was known to have worn other top hats given as gifts to him, this hat was the one used to creature his original Uncle Sam artwork and are there-fore truly iconic items of Historic American, worthy of placement in the Nations Smithsonian Institution. Flagg had personally given this hat and costume to his friend and fellow artist Everett Raymond Kinstler of N.Y.C. Many years later Raymond Veloff aquired the suit and hat and in 1979 sold it to Gerald E. Czulewicz. Costume is made for a circa 6' male of meduim build. This lot previously sold for $21,850 at a New England auction house in 2001. A copy of an article written about the auction which includes copy of photo of Flagg wearing the suit is included.

Very Good, minor repairs at wrist, very minor soil and slight fraying to hat brim with slight separation at top and bottom, other very minor stiytched repairs, overal Very Good.