Declaration of Independence, Printed on Cotton, Circa 1876
Presented is a Centennial-era patriotic textile, celebrating the Declaration of Independence. At the center of the printed bandana design is artistic rendering of the Declaration of Independence. Below a Liberty Bell header, the famous full text is printed to the left, with facsimile signatures printed to the right. An outer red border encircles the text, composed of columns and leaves, inset ovals seals of the original thirteen colonies, and unfurling banners with famous patriots’ names.
The United States Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Second Continental Congress at the Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia, on July 4, 1776. Enacted during the American Revolution, the Declaration explains why the thirteen colonies at war with the Kingdom of Great Britain regarded themselves as thirteen independent sovereign states, no longer subject to British colonial rule. The Declaration of Independence was signed by 56 of America's Founding Fathers, congressional representatives from New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. With the Declaration, these patriots took a collective first step in forming the United States of America and, as a result, starting the American Revolutionary War.
The Centennial Exhibition held in 1876 was the first World's Fair in the United States. The exhibition celebrated 100 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The Centennial brought about a spike in displayed patriotism across the nation. The Centennial was commemorated with flags, ephemera, and banners, which would have been used in celebrations such as parades, galas, and local town events. Celebratory banners were designed to be waved and displayed during events, and then easily discarded afterwards, which has made it increasingly difficult to find original examples in good condition.
CONDITION:
Fair to good condition overall. White cotton bandana, printed in black, brown, and red. With some fading and discoloration to red ink. A short rip in the word "Declaration" to the upper left. Trimmed outer red border and with loss to some small portions of the printed image.
Archival mounted and framed in a custom-built wooden frame with acid-free mats, with UV plexiglas.
Framed Dimensions: 28 1/2" H x 30" W x 1 1/2" D.
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Declaration of Independence, Printed on Cotton, Circa 1876
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1 Lake Avenue
Colorado Springs CO 80906
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