Bennington Flag

Name/Title

Bennington Flag

Entry/Object ID

2017.5.5

Description

The Bennington Flag is among several flags with 13 stars in a blue canton and 13 red and white stripes associated with the War for Independence. This differs from other flags with the prominent 76 in the canton. This version also has the white stripes at the top rather than red as in most other flags.The stars have seven points rather than five as in the current flag.The canton is also longer, spanning nine stripes instead of seven. This version also has the white stripes at the top rather than red as in most other flags.

Use

Often displayed as a historic flag, especially during the United States Bicentennial.

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1976

Time Period

20th Century

Dimensions

Width

34-1/8 in

Length

58-7/8 in

Dimension Notes

Width is the Hoist and Length is the Fly

Color

Blue, Red, White

Create Date

July 27, 2020

Update Date

July 27, 2020