Vintage 1976 American Bicentennial Bennington "76" Flag
$275
ABOUT
An original 1970s Bicentennial-era reproduction of the historic Bennington Flag, which famously commemorates the American Revolutionary War and the spirit of 1776.
Crafted during the mid-1970s production boom leading up to the U.S. Bicentennial, this flag features vibrant blue canton with the iconic "76" surrounded by an arch of 13 unique seven-pointed stars on all-cotton bunting fabric.
The rugged white canvas header features its original brass grommets and crisp, blue-ink factory stencil markings:
- CREATOR Attributed to Valley Forge Flag Co.
- DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1970-1976.
- MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Cotton, Brass.
- CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
- DIMENSIONS H 36 in. W 60 in.
HISTORY
Valley Forge Flag, based in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, is one of the largest U.S. flag manufacturers. The company was founded in 1882. It has a large wet printing facility in Olanta, South Carolina.
