Print of Philadelphia Centennial Exposition on Banner, 1876.
Philadelphia Centennial Exposition, 1876 - The focus of the national centennial celebrations in 1876 was Exhibition Hall in Philadelphia, featured in this printed scarf. That building drew extensive displays and viewers from across the country and even from foreign lands. To recall the days of the Revolution, the flag shown here has 13 stars and 13 stripes although that design was created in 1777 not 1776. The eagle holding the shield is also an historical anomaly. Those design elements are derived from the Great Seal of the United States which was not adopted by Congress until 1782. This was a popular souvenir item and was available in another version with a red border.

Drawing of Exhibition Hall with eagle holding a shield with American flag (13 stars, 13 stripes) + Text : "E PLURIBUS UNUM". Framed (outside dimensions 23.5 x 27.5).

Exhibition History:
First Presidio Exhibit (ZFC0268)
United States Centennial Commemorative Banner
Date: 1876

Second Presidio Exhibit, 2003 - GALLERY V
(ZFC0268)
United States Centennial Commemorative Banner

Provenance: Acquired by the Zaricor Flag Collection (ZFC0268) in 1996 from Wesley Cowan Auction of Cincinnati, OH.