American Legend Bicentennial Wall Rug By Alexander Smith 1776 - 1976
Item History & Price
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AMERICAN LEGEND BICENTENNIAL RUG 1776-1976 BY Alexander Smith Carpet Co.
I bought this rug while I was in college from the carpet store in Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1976. It has always been stored in a climate controlled environment. It was specifically created for the bicentennial year of 1976. It has been in my possession, in a97 smoke free environment for the last 31 years and has remained boxed except occasionally being admired by friends and family members.
...This heirloom commemorative rug proudly displays the American Flag, the Bald Eagle, and the Liberty Bell with the dates of 1776 and 1976. Rug is made of 100% acrylic fiber, very thick and plush. Tightly bound edges and extremely well made. Size: 36" X 55". The American Legend A work of art, lasting commemoration of our inheritance. The eagle, proud emblem of our country, symbol of power, courage, freedom and immortality, stands majestically before the American flag. On June 14, 1777 the Continental Congress declared that "the flag of the United States be 13 stripes alternate red and white, that the Union be 13 stars, white in a blue field representing a new constellation" . General Washington is said to have described it's symbolism, "we take the stars from heaven, the red from our mother country...and the white stripes shall go down to posterity representing liberty". The Liberty Bell was rung on July 8, 1776 to herald the Declaration of Independence. It was cast by the British for their Pennsylvania Province with the motto: "Proclaim Liberty throughout the land and on the inhabitants tof". It is said to have cracked when the bell was tolled for Chief Justice Marshall in 1835. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.
I bought this rug while I was in college from the carpet store in Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1976. It has always been stored in a climate controlled environment. It was specifically created for the bicentennial year of 1976. It has been in my possession, in a97 smoke free environment for the last 31 years and has remained boxed except occasionally being admired by friends and family members.
...This heirloom commemorative rug proudly displays the American Flag, the Bald Eagle, and the Liberty Bell with the dates of 1776 and 1976. Rug is made of 100% acrylic fiber, very thick and plush. Tightly bound edges and extremely well made. Size: 36" X 55". The American Legend A work of art, lasting commemoration of our inheritance. The eagle, proud emblem of our country, symbol of power, courage, freedom and immortality, stands majestically before the American flag. On June 14, 1777 the Continental Congress declared that "the flag of the United States be 13 stripes alternate red and white, that the Union be 13 stars, white in a blue field representing a new constellation" . General Washington is said to have described it's symbolism, "we take the stars from heaven, the red from our mother country...and the white stripes shall go down to posterity representing liberty". The Liberty Bell was rung on July 8, 1776 to herald the Declaration of Independence. It was cast by the British for their Pennsylvania Province with the motto: "Proclaim Liberty throughout the land and on the inhabitants tof". It is said to have cracked when the bell was tolled for Chief Justice Marshall in 1835. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.
