posted on January 21, 2001 02:04:55 PM
Hi all! Need to pick some AW brains. Is there a proper name for this-
I know it's a banner-but it's the swag type, approximately 8 1/2 ft. long and 34 inches wide. I've tried to find something similiar on Ebay, but no luck. Searched under banner, flag, americana, eagle, swag banner...any ideas? I just wanted to get a comparison price...in case I decide to list it. Thanks!
posted on January 21, 2001 02:31:25 PM
Hello, many times this is referred to as a Bunting,(lightweight loosely woven fabric)
used for decoration on festive occassions, especially in flag like decor.
Good luck!
Zilvy..."I had nothing when I started and I have most of it left."
posted on January 21, 2001 02:57:37 PM
Try 'patriotic bunting with eagle', or something along that line. That looks like an exceptionally fine example, from the detail on the eagle-a great headboard for a boy's bed!
posted on January 21, 2001 05:20:06 PM
Hi Bearmom,
I hadn't thought of that idea! I was thinking of hanging it on my living room wall..if it'll fit. But on the other hand..I might sell it. It's one of those-should I, shouldn't I! It looks "old" but I don't think it is, although it's weathered, a little dirty, but that's part of it's "charm". I live near a very large military post-so I'm wondering if it may have been used in one of their ceremonies. I love "finding" things, but I hate it when I "find" things I want to keep when I'm looking for things to sell!
posted on January 21, 2001 06:21:41 PM
The gold and black color scheme (if those are the colors) on the center section does suggest a US Army banner. If the nearby installation is an army base, I think your assumption is correct.
