Star-Spangled Banner Tartan – Unframed Print – PAST Edition
A museum-grade fine-art print honoring the Great Garrison Flag of 1814 and 250 years of American independence.
Designed in historic Arbroath, Scotland — birthplace of the Declaration of Arbroath — and fulfilled locally in the USA (and from partner labs in the UK and EU), this unframed fine-art print reimagines the original 15-star, 15-stripe Great Garrison Flag that inspired America's national anthem.
The Tartan250 PAST Edition offers a time-softened, heritage palette that reflects courage, sacrifice, and the resilience of a young republic.
Available in two sizes:
Medium (20" × 29.8")
Large (24" × 35.8")
Each edition with its own run of 1,776 numbered prints per size, commemorating the year of American Independence.
Colors of Courage — Aged Hues from 1814
This PAST Edition is based on the officially registered "Star-Spangled Banner (Flag of 1814)" — Tartan #13214, translating the historic banner's geometry and symbolism into a woven design:
- Broad ember-red and ivory bands, composed with a 13-thread count, pay tribute to the founding colonies.
- 15 blue and 15 red threads represent the stars and stripes of the original Great Garrison Flag that flew over Fort McHenry.
- Smoke-hazed white pivots in the blue-shaded canton suggest stars flickering through a smoky night sky — a nod to the rockets' red glare and bombs bursting in air.
Time-softened navy, ember reds, and muted ivory tones quietly evoke two centuries of history, honoring the anthem's origins and the enduring spirit of a nation forged through struggle.
Fine-Art Print — Museum Grade
- Print type: Archival giclée print using pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for long-term vibrancy and stability.
- Paper: Hahnemühle Bamboo — a warm-toned, natural-fibre paper made from 90% sustainable bamboo and 10% cotton, chosen to complement the aged palette of the PAST Edition. Its smooth, lightly textured surface delivers excellent sharpness, depth, and archival quality, while being acid- and lignin-free for museum-grade preservation.
- Finish: Subtle matte surface that enhances the heritage tones and fine detail of the tartan sett.
Limited Edition and Certification
- Edition size: Strictly limited to 1,776 unframed prints per size (Medium and Large), commemorating the year of American Independence.
- Certificate of Authenticity: Each print includes a hand-signed certificate from the artist confirming edition number and authenticity.
- Printed edition numbering: Each unframed Past Edition print shows its unique edition number on the artwork beside my signature, matched to a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, making verification straightforward once the work is mounted or framed.
- Certificate of Tartan Registration: Every order includes a full-colour copy of the official Scottish Register of Tartans certificate, linking your artwork directly to its formal registration as Tartan #13214.
Sizes, Packaging and Presentation
- Medium: 20" × 29.8" (approx. 508 × 757 mm)
- Large: 24" × 35.8" (approx. 610 × 910 mm)
These sizes are slightly larger than standard ISO formats to respect the proportions of the design. Prints are supplied unframed, carefully rolled in acid-free tissue and shipped in sturdy archival tubes, keeping your artwork protected in transit and ready to frame locally to suit your own space.
Production, Fulfilment and Shipping
Your order is fulfilled by my specialist fine-art printer, operating production facilities in the USA, UK, and EU. Prints are produced and dispatched from the location nearest your delivery address — for example, U.S. orders are printed and shipped domestically — minimizing delivery times, reducing shipping costs, and ensuring you avoid customs delays or import duties.
Why Choose the Unframed PAST Edition?
- Historic focus: Evokes the original 1814 Great Garrison Flag that inspired Francis Scott Key's poem and the US national anthem.
- Heritage palette: Time-softened ember reds, ivory, and navy tones that speak to collectors who love the look of aged flags and artifacts.
- Flexible display: Unframed format lets you choose your own framing style while keeping the edition strictly limited.
- Symbolic limitation: 1,776 prints per size, making this a meaningful and collectible tribute to America's founding year.
- Perfect for: Heritage displays, patriotic interiors, commemorative gifts, and fine-art collections that honour America's early history.
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This product page gives you an overview. For complete specifications of the PAST Edition unframed print — including paper quality, sizes, certification, as well as detailed production and shipping information — please visit the dedicated pages:
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Sizes, Pricing and How to Order
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| Size | Approx. dimensions | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Medium | Approx. 51 × 76 cm (20" × 29.8") | £120 |
| Large | Approx. 61 × 91 cm (24" × 35.8") | £160 |
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