Reclaimed Barnwood Betsy Ross Flag – Harvard, IL
$480.00
Weathered and pitted with history, the reclaimed wood of the the disappearing Midwest barn is both the inspiration and the canvas for Marie Roth’s hand-painted tributes to Old Glory. Each American flag comes with a short bio of the barn where the wood originated and story of the flag’s design. From the Betsy Ross to the 50 star, each flag is truly a unique embodiment of history.
Marie’s flags are handcrafted and one-of-a-kind. Call us for the selection immediately available or to ask us about commissioning a custom flag.
Dimensions:
34L x 21H
Flag Information: This was never the official flag of the United States. The legend of Betsy Ross was first brought to the public by one of her grandsons, William Canby, in 1870, 94 years after Betsy had allegedly met with George Washington and designed the wreath of stars flag. Numerous historians have conducted searches, but none have been able to verify that Betsy Ross designed or sewed the first American flag, or that George Washington ever visited her upholstery shop in Philadelphia.
Barn Information: This flag is painted on siding from a barn that was located on IL Route 173 in Harvard, IL. Documents indicate the barn was built in 1873. That farm was purchased by the Roach family following Mr. Roach’s service in WWII. The family never farmed the property but leased it out to area farmers. They owned the all-important hardware store in town and were leading members of the community. The barn was retired shortly after Mr. Roach passed away. The property is now farmed by the son of a family friend who brought fresh eggs to the hardware store each week.
Our accessories are handcrafted so they may not always be in stock. We will personally advise you of expected lead-times, if any, after you place your order.
| Weight | 80 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 12 × 12 × 12 in |
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