Framed The Grand Union Flag 6c US Stamp, Circa 1968

Product Overview:

• Proudly handmade in the USA
• Wood frame with mat, glass front, paper duster backing with wire hanger
• Museum quality Giclee digital print using archival paper and inks
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• Standard size frame measures approx. 24" wide x 15" tall
• Poster size frame measures approx. 36" wide x 22" tall

Frame Details:

We currently offer two lines of frames:

• Solid Wood Frames: Country Black Frame (main photo) or Grey Barnwood.
• Eco-Friendly BonanzaWood® Frames: Pitch Black, White American Barn, or Montauk Boardwalk. These eco-friendly frames provide the finish, look, and longevity of solid wood, yet are constructed of millions of tons of residual wood which is collected, cleaned and milled to uniform-size particles and formed to shape under intense heat and pressure.

Product Details:

The Grand Union Flag, a pivotal symbol of American history, is commemorated in the Historic Flag Series on the 6-cent 1968 issue U.S. stamp. The American warship Alfred becomes the first Continental Navy vessel to fly the Grand Union Flag. The new banner, which is the forerunner to the Stars and Stripes, is run up the mast by an officer aboard by the name of John Paul Jones. This stamp pays homage to the flag used by American forces during the early stages of the Revolutionary War, combining the Union Jack and thirteen alternating red and white stripes representing the thirteen colonies. The design reflects the complex colonial sentiments at the outset of the conflict, where the desire for autonomy coexisted with a lingering connection to British heritage.