Parade and Souvenir 13-star flag for United States Centennial, 1876

This is a nice piece being offered; it is a small 13-star American Flag. The thin wool bunting flag measures 3” x 2” and the stick is about 4 ¼” long. These small flags were sold as souvenirs during the United States Centennial, held in Philadelphia in 1876.

The Centennial International Exhibition, officially the International Exhibition of Arts, Manufactures, and Products of the Soil and Mine, was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from May 10 to November 10, 1876. It was the first official World's Fair to be held in the United States and coincided with the Centennial Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence's adoption in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776.

It was held in Fairmount Park along the Schuylkill River on fairgrounds designed by Herman J. Schwarzmann. Nearly 10 million visitors attended the exposition, and 37 countries participated in it.

Overall, the flag is in nice condition for being almost 150 years old. It comes in a hard plastic sleeve for protection. It is a great piece of United States history.