Showing posts with label American Flag. Show all posts
Showing posts with label American Flag. Show all posts

Thursday, June 24, 2010

BENNINGTON FLAG


"Bennington Flag"
2.5" x 3.5"
Block Print
Open Edition

Bennington
Used in the Battle of Bennington, August 16, 1777 by the American militia. Led by General John Stark, they defeated a large British raiding force, thus protecting the military supplies at Bennington. This flag was the first to lead American armed forces on land.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

THE BETSY ROSS FLAG


"Betsy Ross Flag"
2.5" x 3.5"
Block Print
Open Edition


Betsy Ross
In 1776 George Washington and two representatives of Congress, Colonel Ross and Robert Morris, asked Betsy Ross to make a flag according to a rough drawing they carried with them. At Mrs.Ross's suggestion, stars with five points were used instead of six.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

GRAND UNION FLAG


"Grand Union Flag"
2.5" x 3.5"
Block Print
Open Edition


Grand Union
This flag was never officially sanctioned by the Continental Congress but is considered the first flag of the United States. It was in use from late 1775 until mid 1777. In its blue canton was the red cross of St. George and the white cross of St. Andrew. The thirteen stripes signified the original colonies.

Saturday, June 19, 2010

THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER


"The Star Spangled Banner"
2.5" x 3.5"
Block Print
Open Edition

Thursday, June 17, 2010

THE AMERICAN FLAG


"The American Flag"
2.5" x 3.5"
Block Print
Limited Edition of 13


Monday, June 7, 2010

GRANT'S TOMB DECORATED


"Grant's Tomb, Decorated"
2.5" x 3.5"
Block Print
Open Edition


I slightly modified the Grant's Tomb carving, to add the American flags, as it was decorated when we were visiting on Memorial Day weekend. While I was at it, I slightly modified the top portion of the building.
I intend to only use this modified version for a planned card series of National Parks and Monuments, to retain the integrity of my claim that the first version of Gran't Tomb will be limited to 10 pieces. Unlike the Tardis piece, I feel this is too similar to the orginal to sell it as an ACEO, and maintain the claim that the original is limited to 10.