The pictures show a front and back view of this Framed 1912 American Flag House and Betsy Ross Memorial Association Certificate. This is a 1912 issued certificate that is numbered and signed. At some point in time, the glass had been broken or removed. There are (5) graphic images on it. At the top is an eagle with a shield, arrows and a banner that reads ''E. Pluribus Unum''. Below that there is an image of the Liberty Bell with a sunrise behind it. In the center is a colorful image with Betsy Ross. It is marked as follows: BIRTH OF OUR NATION'S FLAG By Chas. H. Weisgerber Betsy Ross Gen'l Washington Hon. George Ross Robert Morris On the left within a wreath of stars and a wreath of oak leaves there is an image of a house and a tree. Below it reads as follows: HOUSE 239 ARCH ST. PHILADELPHIA IN WHICH THE FIRST AMERICAN FLAG WAS MADE ADOPTED BY CONGRESS JUNE 14, 1777. On the right side is another image also within a wreath of stars and a wreath of leaves. This image is of the gravesite of Betsy Ross with a flag flying above it. Below the image it reads: GRAVE OF BETSY ROSS MOUNT MORIAH CEMETARY PHILADELPHIA PA. The certificate has a red seal under the wording near the bottom. It is in the form of a compass and it has a Liberty Cap and crossed leaves. It reads: AMERICAN FLAG HOUSE AND BETSY ROSS MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION TO HONOR THE BIRTH OF OUR NATION'S FLAG FOUNDED JUNE 14, 1898. The document is signed by four individuals (see below). It reads as follows: AMERICAN FLAG HOUSE AND BETSY ROSS MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION SERIES K CERTIFICATE NO. 23493 ISSUE 1912 This is to Certify that Robert Cochran Williams of Gloucester, Mass. is a member of the AMERICAN FLAG HOUSE AND BETSY ROSS MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION and a Subscriber to the ENDOWMENT FUND for the preservation of the HISTORIC HOUSE in which the FIRST FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA was made and for the erection of a NATIONAL MEMORIAL in honor of BETSY ROSS. The names of all Subscribers are placed on the ROLL OF HONOR and preserved in the ARCHIVES OF THE ASSOCIATION. (signed) Edward Brooks - PRESIDENT (signed) Adam H. Fedderoff - VICE PRESIDENT (signed) Francis A Adams - SECRETARY (signed) Geo. Clinton Bactcheller - TREASURER The framed document measures 14-3/4'' x 11-3/4''. It appears to be in excellent condition with some spotting from handling as pictured. The frame does not have the glass. |