The Flag That Waved One Hundred Years – E.P. & L. Restein (1876) – Patriotic Poster Print

The Flag That Has Waved One Hundred Years was published in 1876 to commemorate the centennial of American independence. Depicting a scene on the morning of July 4, the print combines patriotic symbolism with a carefully staged vision of the United States Capitol, presenting the national flag as a continuous thread connecting the nation’s founding with its centennial celebration. The work reflects the elaborate patriotic imagery produced throughout the United States during the 1876 Centennial, when historical memory and national identity became especially prominent subjects in American popular art.

A large American flag billows dramatically above the Capitol dome as a group of elegantly dressed figures gathers around the newly raised standard. The warm, softly colored landscape and atmospheric sky contrast with the vivid red, white, and blue of the flag, which becomes the unmistakable focal point of the composition. The carefully arranged figures, including adults and children, give the scene a ceremonial, almost theatrical quality, while the Capitol provides a powerful architectural symbol of the nation itself. With its combination of historical commemoration, patriotic pageantry, and 19th-century chromolithographic detail, the print offers a fascinating glimpse into how Americans visualized their national identity at the country’s first centennial.

 

🖨️ Print features:

– Made with museum-grade archival paper for excellent printing fidelity and vibrant color reproduction

– Paper weight: 189 g/m2

– For indoor use only

– Care instructions: If the print does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.

– Please note: Due to the production process of these posters, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance +/- 1/16″

 

🚚 Fulfillment, Shipping, and Return Policy:

– Printed and shipped from the U.S.

– Ships in a sturdy mailing tube, frame not included

– As our items are unique and made to order, we can only accept a return or exchange in the event that an item arrives damaged or misprinted. We cannot accept returns if you order the wrong size or change your mind. Any return requests must be made within 14 days of receiving the order.

 

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