Star-Spangled Banner – Framed Collector’s Tartan250 Print – PRESENT Edition
A museum-grade framed fine-art print honoring the 50-star flag in America’s Semiquincentennial year.
Designed in Arbroath, Scotland — birthplace of the Declaration of Arbroath — and framed to gallery standards, this A1 collector’s piece transforms the opening verse of America’s national anthem into a vibrant tartan celebrating the United States at 250 years. Ready to hang, it brings together Scottish craft, American heritage, and museum-quality presentation in a single statement artwork.
The Tartan250 PRESENT Edition celebrates the living colors of today’s Star-Spangled Banner, woven as a “tartan for the clans” of all 50 states. Each framed piece is individually numbered and certified, uniting Scottish artistry with American heritage in a contemporary tribute to liberty and unity.
Framed collector’s size:
A1 framed presentation – approx. 59 × 84 cm (23.4" × 33.1")
Limited to a single framed edition of 1,776 numbered prints worldwide, at a collector’s price of £395.
A Tribute to the Living Flag
- Star-white pivots shimmer within luminous azure and deep navy fields, evoking the 50 united states.
- Scarlet and bright ivory stripes with 13-thread counts honor the original thirteen colonies and the founding struggle for independence.
- A balanced tartan sett holds stars, stripes, and colors in precise symmetry – a woven tribute to unity, resilience, and hope in the 21st century.
This PRESENT Edition is officially registered at the Scottish Register of Tartans, Edinburgh, as “Star-Spangled Banner (Flag of 1814)” — Tartan #13214, bridging the historic banner over Fort McHenry with the modern flag that flies across the nation today.
Framed for Gallery-Standard Presentation
This PRESENT Edition is offered as a complete, ready-to-hang collector’s piece in a premium oak-finished gallery frame:
- Frame: Nielsen Quadrum® gallery-standard frame, crafted from FSC®-certified solid wood with a refined oak veneer.
- Mount: Deep black, archival-grade mount that sets off the tartan with a strong, contemporary contrast.
- Glazing: 3 mm crystal-clear acrylic — a shatter-resistant, lightweight alternative to glass, ideal for safe worldwide shipping.
- Backing & hardware: Durable hardboard backing with a central sawtooth hanger and additional support clips on the larger A1 frame to keep the artwork secure and level on the wall.
- Display-ready: Delivered fully assembled and ready to hang straight out of the box.
Print, Paper and Craftsmanship
- Print type: Archival giclée printing using pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for long-term color stability and detail.
- Paper: Hahnemühle Photo Rag — a bright white, 100% cotton fine-art paper with a smooth matte surface, exceptional color depth, and museum-grade longevity.
- Finish: Brilliant colors, deep blacks, and crisp geometry, capturing the full complexity of the tartan sett.
Edition Size and Certification
- Edition size: Limited to 1,776 framed prints in this PRESENT Edition, commemorating the year of American Independence.
- Certificate of Authenticity: Each framed piece includes a hand-signed certificate from the artist.
- Printed edition numbering: Each framed Present Edition print carries a unique edition number on the artwork with my signature, matched exactly to its numbered Certificate of Authenticity for long-term verification.
- Certificate of Tartan Registration: A high-quality color copy of the official Scottish Register of Tartans certificate (dated 4 July 2021) is included with every framed print.
Framed Size and Key Dimensions
- Print size: Approx. 594 × 841 mm (23.4 × 33.1 in) — A1 giclée print.
- Visible image area: Approx. 476 × 710 mm (18.7 × 27.9 in) within the mount.
- Frame face width: Approx. 16 mm (0.63 in).
- Frame depth: Approx. 25 mm (0.98 in) from the wall.
- Final framed size: Approx. 618 × 865 mm (24.3 × 34.1 in), designed for presence without overwhelming a room.
This collector’s A1 format is ideal for focal positions in living rooms, studies, hallways, offices, or civic and institutional settings.
Production, Fulfilment and Shipping
Your framed tartan is produced by our specialist fine-art printer with facilities in the UK, EU and USA. Whenever possible, orders are fulfilled from the location closest to you — for example, U.S. orders are printed, framed, and dispatched domestically, helping to reduce delivery times, lower shipping costs, and avoid customs fees or import duties.
Each frame is securely packaged with protective wrapping and a robust shipping carton to ensure it arrives ready to display.
Why Choose the Framed PRESENT Edition?
- Ready to hang: A complete, gallery-standard statement piece — no trip to the framer required.
- Present-day focus: Celebrates the living 50-star flag as it flies today, in the nation’s 250th year.
- Symbolic limitation: Edition of 1,776 framed prints, directly echoing 1776.
- Transatlantic story: Designed in Scotland, crafted and fulfilled close to home for American collectors.
- Perfect for: Patriotic interiors, Semiquincentennial commemorations, civic spaces, or as a meaningful heirloom gift.
If you prefer to arrange your own framing locally, you may also wish to consider the matching PRESENT Edition unframed print.
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Framed Size, Pricing & How to Order
This collector’s edition is offered exclusively in one A1 framed format. Below you’ll find a quick summary of the frame’s final dimensions and the set price for your order.
| Framed size | Approx. dimensions | Price |
|---|---|---|
| A1 Collector’s Frame | Approx. 59 × 84 cm (23.4" × 33.1") | £395 |
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