Broomfield Centennial-Bicentennial Commission American Flag
Entry/Object ID
1977.8.1a
Description
This is a 3' x 5' nylon fringed American flag flown over the United States Capitol in honor of the Broomfield Centennial-Bicentennial Commission on 03/01/1976. The flag is Dura-lite brand and made of nylon. The top left corner of the flag is a blue material with 50 white embroidered stars. The remainder of the flag has 13 red and white stripes. The flag measures 36" (w) x 60" (l).
Note: This flag came with a letter certifying the flag had flown over the United States Capitol on March 1, 1976. The letter is in the accession file. (TTempleman 03/30/2018)
Item in the photograph does not match item in collection but does match the description (NAndresen 9/8/2026)
Collection
Permanent Collection
Made/Created
Date made
1976 - 1977
Notes
Date: 1976/03/01
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
American Revolution Bicentennial, 1976, Colorado Centennial, 1976, Broomfield Centennial-Bicentennial Commission
Parts
Count
1
Provenance
Notes
Note from registration sheet: "The flags were part of the commission's plan for the park surrounding the depot. A circle of flags was intended to go around the area where the time capsule was buried."
