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"D^ Birtft of m Jlmcrican flag" 



Jin exquisite reproduction by our process of 

 3obn B. l)agstroni*s impressive picture *««* 



A wonderful theme portrayed in colors. No American artist has 

 ever painted a picture which has received so much praise by the people of our 

 country as this " The Birth of the American Flag." The scene is an imposing 

 one : Widow Ross, young and beautiful — too 5^oung and beautiful to remain 

 a widow long — holds before the committee composed of George Washington, 

 Robert Morris, and Col. Ross our first and only national emblem. The sun 

 streaming in througli the window upon its silken folds causes its bars to reflect 

 on the polished floor of the old room. You can see from the expression on 

 Washington's face how pleased he is' with the new nation's new flag. Col. 

 Ross and Robert Morris look upon it with wonder and admiration. The little 

 daughter, half hidden behind the folds of her mother's dress, seems anxious to 

 know what the "Father of His Country" will say about the efforts of her 

 mother. The l)oy, the only other child of this handsome widow, inspired by 

 the .spirit of the times, with drum and drumsticks in hand, stands deeply 

 interested. The old clock on the wall, the spinning wheel, the candle on the 

 mantel, all help to make up one of the most thrilling patriotic scenes cv(.r 

 conceived. 



No American home should be without this admirable picture. 



Until August r, 1S98, we give this picture as a Premium to BirdS and 

 Hll nature, mailed free to each subscriber who sends $|.S0 direct to its ami 

 makes request for it. 



To any of our present subscri1:)ers we offer this picture for 25 ctr.ts. 

 Regular price, 50 cents. 



If you want this picture with your subscription, it is necessary to 

 mention the fact in your order. 



This offer holds good until August 1. 



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nature Study Publisbing Company, 



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