Vintage Annin Defiance Bennington 76 American Flag - 3' x 5'
Vintage Defiance by Annin & Co. Bennington "76" American flag,complete with its original illustrated retail box.
This is the distinctive historic-style Bennington flag featuring a blue cantonwith white stars surrounding the large embroidered/appliqued "76",along with the traditional red and white stripes.
The heavy cloth heading is marked:
ANNIN & CO.
VERONA, N.J.
SINCE 1847
The original box is marked "3 X 5 DEFIANCE BENNINGTON EMB"and features period patriotic graphics with the slogan"BE AMERICAN - DISPLAY YOUR FLAG!"
Maker: Annin & Co. / Defiance
Design: Bennington 76
Size: 3' x 5'
Material: 100% Cotton Bunting
Construction: Sewn construction with embroidered/appliqued stars and "76"
Made in: USA
Original Box: Included
Condition
Very good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. The flag retains strongred, white and blue color and attractive embroidered/appliqued details.There are some scattered small marks, spots, loose threads and other minorsigns of storage and age.
The original box shows expected shelf and storage wear including scuffs,discoloration, edge and corner wear, and staining to the identification label.The box remains a particularly desirable part of this vintage set.
Please examine all photographs carefully for condition and construction details.The flag has not been cleaned or altered and is offered as found.
A very attractive vintage American flag combining the historic Bennington"76" design with Annin's Defiance cotton construction and its scarce originaldisplay box. Excellent for an Americana, flag, patriotic, Revolutionary Waror Bicentennial-era collection.
Sold as shown and as found.
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