These flags are not dated but they are believed to be from the late 1800s or the early 1900s. Many tobacco companies gave these away as premiums with their cigarettes, cigars, or other tobacco products. There were many different sets of silks, flannels, flags, felts, blankets, and carpets that were used with all kinds of designs. The flags came in different sizes as well. Women were encouraged to collect these and make useful and beautiful items out of them including, pillows, blankets, quilts, curtains, and more. The manufacturers, and the cigarette or cigar brands that these were used in are unknown. There are some duplicate flags on this quilt. The countries that are included here are as follows: