An interesting vintage 1940s American Dayton Miami Valley Centennial cotton banner
Code: 10282
Dimensions:
A vintage 1941 commerative cotton hanging banner for the Dayton, Miami Valley Centennial Celebration.
Found in original condition this long banner would have originally been suspended on a town building, welcoming visitors to the city of Dayton during the celebrations.
Made from cotton, and painted with the word WELCOME and round logo. Dated 1941.
Within the yellow painted roundel is a tradional American pioneers scene, depicting horse drawn wagons, cowboys etc.
The iconic use of blue with the red and white stripes makes for a great piece of wall art.
Dimensions:-
Length - 277cm
Widest point - 102cm
The banner has survived surprisingly well, with some minor staining and age related wear and tear.
Small areas of parting to the stitching as illustrated,
Evidence of the banner having been nailed to a surface along the top edge.
