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Vintage Mid‑Century Reliance / Defiance Fast Colors Patriotic Banner – 106” × 21”
This is an original mid‑20th‑century Reliance / Defiance Fast Colors patriotic banner, made in the USA from heavy cotton with stitched stripes and a reinforced canvas header. Reliance was a well‑known American textile maker whose flags and patriotic hangings were widely used for civic displays, storefronts, parades, and auditoriums.
This example features a vertical red–white–blue tricolor design and an unusually large format at 106 inches long. No other examples in this size have surfaced in recent sales, making this a rare oversized display piece.
Features
• Authentic Reliance / Defiance Fast Colors woven label
• Heavy cotton construction with stitched stripes
• Reinforced canvas header with brass grommets
• Large display size: 106” × 21”
• Ideal for Americana décor, collectors, or retail display
Why This Banner Is Special
Reliance banners typically appear in much smaller sizes (33–58”). This oversized 106” example is not represented in any current or archived marketplace listings, making it a rare, non‑catalog format likely produced for civic or commercial display.
A standout piece for Americana collectors or interior designers seeking authentic mid‑century patriotic décor.
