Origsize: 2.25" (h) x 1.25" (; Origformat: Artifact
Name/Title
Miniature Panama Republic Flag From Depot Attic
Entry/Object ID
1975.4.3c
Description
This is a miniature celluloid flag on a metal pole. The flag is for Panama Republic, and is made up of a red rectangle in the top right corner, a blue rectangle in the bottom left, a white background with a blue star in the top left and a white background with a red star in the bottom right. On the back of the flag is the text "Panama Republic/ Pop. 500,000 printed in blue 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, 1975.4.3d, 1975.5.7d
Provenance
Notes
Misc items found in the attic of depot after it was moved to the new site.
