Name/Title
BannerEntry/Object ID
2000.013.0001Description
Banner from the U.P.E.C. Lodge; hangs from gold-colored rod with a finial on each end; gold cords hang from the top with tassels on the ends; a cord runs from one end of the rod to the other for hanging on the wall or on a pole for carrying in parades; there is also fringe and tassels at the bottom; two-sided with different design on each side:
side one: dark purple background, gold border and heavy gold embroidered lettering: UNIAO,
CARIDADE, PROTECCAO (Portuguese)
side two: at the top light brown background with heavy gold embroidered lettering:CONSELHO, FLOR DA PATRIA, NO. 18 with short fringe at bottom; in center on dark blue background: U.P.E.C.
in heavy gold embroidery; above a symbol with a sailing ship in the center, Stars and Strips to left side and Portuguese flag to the right side; below the symbol is a ribbon banner: red background with heavy gold embroidered lettering: BENICIA, CAL.Collection
Benicia Historical Museum Collection
