This is a miniature celluloid flag on a metal pole. The flag is for Bulgaria Kingdom, and is made up of a white stripe at the top, a green stripe in the middle, and a red stripe at the bottom. In the top left corner is a red square with a yellow lion wearing a crown. On the back of the flag is the text "Bulgaria Kingdom/ Pop. 500,000 printed in blue ink and the history of Bulgaria 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
1975.4.3a, 1975.4.3b, 1975.4.3c, 1975.4.3d
Provenance
Notes
These items were found in the agents office on the wall and in the S. attic and in the other rooms of the building. These were found by Dawn McGuire and Suzanne Nash, Jan. 6, 1979.
