Printed flag on glazed cotton muslin, 2 x 3.25 in., affixed to partial original staff, 3 in. Double medallion pattern with central star, flanked by star in each corner. Handwritten inscription: "Lincoln Monument Fairmount Park Dedication." Ca 1871. Fairmount Park, comprised of 4,180 acres on the banks of the Schuylkill River near Philadelphia, is the largest landscaped park in the United States and one of the largest municipal parks in the world. Site of the Centennial Exposition in 1876, several buildings and monuments from that period still stand. Among the most noted is a large bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln crafted by neo-classic sculptor Randolph Rogers The statue was commissioned by the Lincoln Monument Association at a cost of $33,000 and was dedicated on September 22, 1871. On that afternoon, there was a grand display of military in Fairmount Park, and all public buildings and many private residences displayed patriotic bunting. The various railroads and other conveyances carried large numbers of people to the park grounds. President Grant was invited but was unable to attend. The dedication ceremonies commenced at 3:00 pm with an estimated crowd of sixty-thousand on hand to witness the unveiling. A temporary stand was erected for the benefit of guests, speakers and members of the press. A military Honor Guard under the command of Major-General Charles Prevost was positioned around the monument and when ordered gave the usual salute. After a short address, President of the Association Dr. Stellar proclaimed the monument to be unveiled and introduced the artist Randolph Rogers who was heartily cheered by the crowd. The Lincoln banquet in the park’s pavilion was a magnificent affair with around 500 persons in attendance. Provenance:J. Richard Pierce Collection of American Parade Flags Condition: Minor spotting. Professionally mounted using stitch on board.
Printed flag on glazed cotton muslin, 2 x 3.25 in., affixed to partial original staff, 3 in. Double medallion pattern with central star, flanked by star in each corner. Handwritten inscription: "Lincoln Monument Fairmount Park Dedication." Ca 1871. Fairmount Park, comprised of 4,180 acres on the banks of the Schuylkill River near Philadelphia, is the largest landscaped park in the United States and one of the largest municipal parks in the world. Site of the Centennial Exposition in 1876, several buildings and monuments from that period still stand. Among the most noted is a large bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln crafted by neo-classic sculptor Randolph Rogers The statue was commissioned by the Lincoln Monument Association at a cost of $33,000 and was dedicated on September 22, 1871. On that afternoon, there was a grand display of military in Fairmount Park, and all public buildings and many private residences displayed patriotic bunting. The various railroads and other conveyances carried large numbers of people to the park grounds. President Grant was invited but was unable to attend. The dedication ceremonies commenced at 3:00 pm with an estimated crowd of sixty-thousand on hand to witness the unveiling. A temporary stand was erected for the benefit of guests, speakers and members of the press. A military Honor Guard under the command of Major-General Charles Prevost was positioned around the monument and when ordered gave the usual salute. After a short address, President of the Association Dr. Stellar proclaimed the monument to be unveiled and introduced the artist Randolph Rogers who was heartily cheered by the crowd. The Lincoln banquet in the park’s pavilion was a magnificent affair with around 500 persons in attendance. Provenance:J. Richard Pierce Collection of American Parade Flags Condition: Minor spotting. Professionally mounted using stitch on board.
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