Name/Title
United States Centennial BannerEntry/Object ID
1987.01.1802Description
Decorative patriotic banner commemorating the 100th anniversary of American independence. The banner features an American eagle carrying the Liberty Bell, with the inscription 'PROCLAIMED LIBERTY IN 1776, CENTENNIAL UNION.' A blue-and-white star border surrounds the central imagery, including 13 larger stars representing the original colonies. Likely produced on glazed cotton or linen, the banner was intended as a decorative parade banner or wall hanging for celebrations associated with the 1876 United States Centennial.Collection
Artifact CollectionMade/Created
Date made
circa 1876Time Period
19th CenturyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
BannerNomenclature Sub-Class
Declaratory DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryOverall Condition
Good