Name/Title
Runner, Christmas: Festive Banner 367Description
A four-color silkscreen print on off-white linen depicting trumpeting angels, birds, stars and trailing holly vines amidst the text, “DECK THE HALLS WITH BOUGHS OF HOLLY”, from the traditional Christmas carol lyrics by Thomas Oliphant; see web link for history.
This banner is listed in the Christmas 1960 Country Prints price list, with the description, “Unique as a mantel decoration. 5” by 60” textured linen — gay colors and mailing envelope. Bound to become a permanent part of any household’s Christmas Decorating.”
This banner was featured in a holiday decorating story by the Hartford Courant in December 1960; see images.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Robert Darr WertRole
ArtistManufacturer
Country PrintsDate made
circa 1959Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
Location
Gill MA.Continent
North AmericaNotes
c.1960 substantiated by a 1960 Hartford Courant editorial; see images.Inscription/Signature/Marks
“wert by hand © No. 367”, right end.Dimensions
Dimension Description
4.5Height
57 inMaterial
Textile Ink, LinenColor
Teal, chartreuse, Orange, Black
