Details
Title The History of our flag [graphic] : A patriotic and educational pamphlet / issued by Fanny Farmer Candy Shops.
Publisher [Philadelphia] : [Fanny Farmer Candy Shops, Inc.]
Publisher PA. Philadelphia. 1937
Date 1937
Physical Description 1 item : letterpress and photomechanical ; sheet 11 x 8 cm (4.5 x 3 in.)
Description Advertising circular promoting Fanny Farmer Candy Shops and containing an illustated history of the American flag. The front cover depicts the Great Seal including a bald eagle holding an olive branch and arrows. The pages of content depict different iterations of the American flag over time and the text to the Star Spangled Banner. The back cover depicts a vignette view of the home of Betsy Ross built circa 1740 at 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia. Details of red, white, and blue bunting frame the image.
Notes Title from item.
Date from copyright statement: Copyright 1937 Fanny Farmer Candy Shops, Inc.
Picture caption on recto: Coat of Arms of the United States.
Picture caption on verso: The Home of Betsy Ross.
Gift of David Doret, 2019.
Subject Ross, Betsy, 1752-1836 -- Homes and haunts.
Star-spangled banner (Song)
Candy industry -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Flags -- American.
Geographic subject Arch Street (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- 239.
Genre Letterpress works -- 1930-1940.
Photomechanical prints -- 1930-1940.
Location Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| Doret and Mitchell Collection – Ephemera [P.2019.64.17]
Accession number P.2019.64.17