Flag is about 4.5 by 7.5 inches, housed in an 8.25 by 12.25 inch frame. Frame has double-sided glass.

4 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. printed flag on glazed cotton, framed, 8 1/4 x 12 1/4 in. Staggered star pattern. Hand-written inscriptions on both sides of flag: (Obverse) “Fireworks at Harlows G.B.S. & S.A.W. H.A.H.& A.B.W. Went July 4, 1903. Ball game 6 to 4 in favor of Kingfield"; (Reverse) "July 4, 1903. H.A.H. Ball game between Lexington & Kingfield 6 to 4 in favor of Kingfield." Ca 1903. 

Since the earliest days of the republic, Americans have observed the anniversary of our nation’s independence as a major holiday and an important time for celebration. Many of today’s Fourth of July traditions- fireworks, parades and games- have their roots in local customs dating back to the post Revolutionary War period. 

The written notations on this flag recount the July 4 fireworks celebration and score of a baseball game possibly played between the neighboring towns of Kingfield and Lexington, Maine, at the Harlow family farm in 1903.

Provenance: J. Richard Pierce Collection of American Parade Flags; Cowan's, American History, 19 November 2020, Lot 232; Collection of Jeffrey Kenneth Kohn, MD.