Miniature Colombia Republic Flag From Depot Attic

Name/Title

Miniature Colombia Republic Flag From Depot Attic

Entry/Object ID

1975.4.3a

Description

This is a miniature celluloid flag on a metal pole. The flag is for Colombia Republic, and is made up of a yellow stripe at the top, a blue stripe in the middle, and a red stripe at the bottom. In the center of the flag is a red outlined circle with a blue background and white stars inside. On the back of the flag is the text "Colombia Republic/ Pop. 5,600,000 printed in blue ink and the history of Colombia printed in black ink. The flag measures 2.25" (h) x 1.25" (w). These flags were made by Cruver Mfg. Co. of Chicago, U.S.A. The flags were used as a advertising premiums. People have claimed that the flags were premiums for cigarette and cigars, Teddy Bear Bread, and Ponciana Chewing Gum. The collection included 70 countries and 48 states. (TTempleman 01/24/2018).

Collection

Permanent Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Cruver Manufacturing Company

Date made

1912 - 1930

Notes

Date: 1921 circa

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Flag

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Organizational Objects

Nomenclature Class

Ceremonial Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Search Terms

Broomfield Depot

Parts

Count

1

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

1975.4.3b, 1975.4.3c, 1975.4.3d, 1975.5.7d

Provenance

Notes

Misc items found in the attic of depot after it was moved to the new site.