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An American Centennial Parade Pennant (1876)....
Description
An American Centennial Parade Pennant (1876). A Centennial-era patriotic parade banner, printed on cotton and measuring approximately 17 1/4" x 27 1/4". The design features a bold red oval with the inscription "CENTENNIAL 1776-1876," flanked by stars, and enclosed within a distinctive star-decorated border forming a pennant-like outline. Presumably bears 37 printed stars.Produced for the 1876 Centennial celebrations, this example reflects the graphic and text-driven style of period political and commemorative textiles, combining bold typography with patriotic motifs to mark the nation's 100th anniversary.
Condition: Complete area of loss on the top tail. Damp staining and soiling scattered throughout. Vertical 1 1/2" tear near bottom margin of the hoist. Moderate area of loss to the top edge. Wrinkling present throughout.
Estimated value: $400-$800
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(Lots 61001-61128) - 11:00 AM Central Time, Monday, June 22, 2026.
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Dallas, TX 75261
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