Antique 1914 Ringling Bros. SOLOMON & THE QUEEN OF SHEBA Circus 28 Pennant Flag

Antique 1914 Ringling Bros. SOLOMON & THE QUEEN OF SHEBA Circus 28 Pennant Flag
Antique 1914 Ringling Bros. SOLOMON & THE QUEEN OF SHEBA Circus 28 Pennant Flag
Antique 1914 Ringling Bros. SOLOMON & THE QUEEN OF SHEBA Circus 28 Pennant Flag
Antique 1914 Ringling Bros. SOLOMON & THE QUEEN OF SHEBA Circus 28 Pennant Flag
Antique 1914 Ringling Bros. SOLOMON & THE QUEEN OF SHEBA Circus 28 Pennant Flag
Antique 1914 Ringling Bros. SOLOMON & THE QUEEN OF SHEBA Circus 28 Pennant Flag
Antique 1914 Ringling Bros. SOLOMON & THE QUEEN OF SHEBA Circus 28 Pennant Flag
Antique 1914 Ringling Bros. SOLOMON & THE QUEEN OF SHEBA Circus 28 Pennant Flag
Antique 1914 Ringling Bros. SOLOMON & THE QUEEN OF SHEBA Circus 28 Pennant Flag
Antique 1914 Ringling Bros. SOLOMON & THE QUEEN OF SHEBA Circus 28 Pennant Flag
Antique 1914 Ringling Bros. SOLOMON & THE QUEEN OF SHEBA Circus 28 Pennant Flag
Antique 1914 Ringling Bros. SOLOMON & THE QUEEN OF SHEBA Circus 28 Pennant Flag
Antique 1914 Ringling Bros. SOLOMON & THE QUEEN OF SHEBA Circus 28 Pennant Flag
Antique 1914 Ringling Bros. SOLOMON & THE QUEEN OF SHEBA Circus 28 Pennant Flag
Antique 1914 Ringling Bros. SOLOMON & THE QUEEN OF SHEBA Circus 28 Pennant Flag
Antique 1914 Ringling Bros. SOLOMON & THE QUEEN OF SHEBA Circus 28 Pennant Flag
Antique 1914 Ringling Bros. SOLOMON & THE QUEEN OF SHEBA Circus 28 Pennant Flag
Antique 1914 Ringling Bros. SOLOMON & THE QUEEN OF SHEBA Circus 28 Pennant Flag
Antique 1914 Ringling Bros. SOLOMON & THE QUEEN OF SHEBA Circus 28 Pennant Flag
Antique 1914 Ringling Bros. SOLOMON & THE QUEEN OF SHEBA Circus 28 Pennant Flag
Antique 1914 Ringling Bros. SOLOMON & THE QUEEN OF SHEBA Circus 28 Pennant Flag
Antique 1914 Ringling Bros. SOLOMON & THE QUEEN OF SHEBA Circus 28 Pennant Flag
Antique 1914 Ringling Bros. SOLOMON & THE QUEEN OF SHEBA Circus 28 Pennant Flag

Antique 1914 Ringling Bros. SOLOMON & THE QUEEN OF SHEBA Circus 28 Pennant Flag
This would have been one of their last travelling programs before their combination with Barnum & Bailey which happened in 1918. Flag is made of a dull pinkish/orange felted wool and measures about 28″ long and is about 10.5″ wide at the left end (flag tapers left to right), a large-ish piece for the time period. The integrity of the wool is still in good shape though the color has likely faded over time. There are some small stain spots here and there as seen in the photos (please see all close-ups) but grossly intact with no holes. There are two green felt ties affixed to the left end which are in good shape; these are stitched on with a strip of grey/white wool felt. Also stitched into the back is a makers label that reads “Tipp Novelty Co, TIPPECANOE CITY, O” (this company was a very active producer of novelty and toy items in the early 1900s, eventually becoming one of the largest suppliers in the Midwest for fairs, carnivals, circuses, and toy shops). Label is in decent shape with some fading to printed lettering as well as a bit of loss of material on the righthand side. The flag’s design is screen printed on to the felt. Lettering and imagery is off-white with some pink highlights to figures still remaining (the Solomon/Sheba design was likely originally in full color; I have seen two very similar examples from prior years with full color printed motifs with white lettering so this likely has faded/washed out over time). There is some cracking to the print visible in close-up as shown.
Antique 1914 Ringling Bros. SOLOMON & THE QUEEN OF SHEBA Circus 28 Pennant Flag

Wild American Flag Circus Crazy Quilt Barnum & Bailey Pennant Dated 1909

Wild American Flag Circus Crazy Quilt Barnum & Bailey Pennant Dated 1909
Wild American Flag Circus Crazy Quilt Barnum & Bailey Pennant Dated 1909
Wild American Flag Circus Crazy Quilt Barnum & Bailey Pennant Dated 1909
Wild American Flag Circus Crazy Quilt Barnum & Bailey Pennant Dated 1909
Wild American Flag Circus Crazy Quilt Barnum & Bailey Pennant Dated 1909
Wild American Flag Circus Crazy Quilt Barnum & Bailey Pennant Dated 1909
Wild American Flag Circus Crazy Quilt Barnum & Bailey Pennant Dated 1909
Wild American Flag Circus Crazy Quilt Barnum & Bailey Pennant Dated 1909
Wild American Flag Circus Crazy Quilt Barnum & Bailey Pennant Dated 1909
Wild American Flag Circus Crazy Quilt Barnum & Bailey Pennant Dated 1909
Wild American Flag Circus Crazy Quilt Barnum & Bailey Pennant Dated 1909
Wild American Flag Circus Crazy Quilt Barnum & Bailey Pennant Dated 1909

Wild American Flag Circus Crazy Quilt Barnum & Bailey Pennant Dated 1909
ANTIQUE CRAZY QUILT w BARNUM & BAILEY PENNANT DATED 1909 & AMERICAN FLAG. This is a very unusual Crazy Quilt as it has a felt pennant with the words “Barnum & Bailey’s Greatest Show on Earth 1909″ in salmon colored felt with glued on glitter. It’s HAND PIECED by several different hands using cotton, silk, velvet and wool fabrics in various shapes placed in blocks with cotton fabrics as backing. Each piece is surrounded by Turkey Track stitching in different colors of embroidery floss. Several pieces have florals, and one piece has a small silk American flag attached with French knots. Many of the pieces have the initials of the makers. The edges of the quilt have treadle sewing machine stitching, but there is no binding, and a few velvet pieces have damage. The size is 86″ by 80″. A wonderful example of imagination and handwork. We sell only clean American made antique quilts! Anyone can sell quilts, but. Few can professionally hand launder them as we do! Be sure to read “Why We Hand Launder Quilts” located under our store heading. The item “WILD AMERICAN FLAG CIRCUS CRAZY QUILT BARNUM & BAILEY PENNANT DATED 1909″ is in sale since Monday, February 5, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Linens & Textiles (Pre-1930)\Quilts\Completed Quilts”. The seller is “americasantiques” and is located in Ohio. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Size: 86″ by 80″
  • Pattern: Crazy
  • Color: Multi-Color
  • Material: Cotton, Silk, Velvet & Wool
  • Technique: Patchwork

Wild American Flag Circus Crazy Quilt Barnum & Bailey Pennant Dated 1909