The Bennington Flag
$1,200.00
Description
The true story of this historic American flag is shrouded in mystery. Oral tradition associates this flag with the Revolutionary War and states that this flag was present at the Battle of Bennington on August 16, 1777; this legend declares that the flag flew over the military stores in Bennington, Vermont. The American militia, led by General John Stark, defeated a large British raiding force thus protecting the military supplies at Bennington.
The original flag is still in existence and is preserved at a museum in Bennington, Vermont. Nathaniel Fillmore, grandfather of United States President Millard Fillmore, owned the flag. In 1926 it was donated to the people of Bennington by the last Fillmore family owner.
Unlike virtually all other flags with 13 stripes, the Bennington Flag starts and ends with white stripes rather than the traditional red stripes. In the canton, under an arch of stars is the number “76” referring to the date of the Declaration of Independence. Some consider that this flag was made for the 1824 visit of France’s General Lafayette to the U.S. or for the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence in 1826.
Additional information
| Frame Size | Full-scale Size (45"x31"), Collector Size (25"x18") |
|---|---|
| Frame Type | Aged Dark Wood, Antique Gold |
| Linen Color | Oatmeal, Burgundy |
Flag Size and Frame Guide
Flag Name
Collector
Full-scale
Dodson – Collector
Dodson – Full-scale
San Jacinto – Collector
San Jacinto – Full-scale
Flag Size
18″x11″
39″x24″
18″x8″
52″x17″
16″x14″
33″x30″
Frame Size
25″x18″
45″x31″
25″x18″
59″x24″
22″x20″
40″x37″
Linen Choices
Frame Options
Shipping and Delivery
Our framed selections are individually hand-crafted to order. As such please allow approximately two weeks for most items to ship. Please call (512) 472-7701 or email li**@ga******************.com to discuss in-stock items or expedited availability.
We can ship selections all over the world, usually by FedEx. Everything is expertly packed and fully insured. FedEx charges vary depending upon distance, package size and shipping speed; please call or email us for specifics.
Generally, the shipping cost of a full scale flag runs between $45–$75. Most other framed items, including collector size flags and map replicas can be shipped for about $35.
Within Texas…
As often as possible within Texas we try to deliver your order on our truck. This is especially true if you are getting several items at once.
We usually visit Houston, Dallas and San Antonio every couple of weeks, and special deliveries can be arranged as needed. It is our pleasure to try and personally deliver within Texas when possible.
