American Flag Bag with Long Strap and Tassels
- Handmade
- 11 ½ X 12 ½ inches excluding tassel drop
- 27 inch shoulder strap
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Hand knitted from soft acrylic, this fun and patriotic bag lets you show your true stripes. With one long shoulder strap, a zipper closure and interior pocket, it is perfect for carrying the things you keep with you as you go about your day.
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According to oral history, in 1776, George Washington, Robert Morris, and George Ross visited Betsy Ross at her upholstery shop in Philadelphia. Washington presented a sketch of a flag for Betsy to make, comprised of 13 red and white stripes and 13 six-pointed stars.
On May 29, 1777, Betsy Ross was paid by the Pennsylvania State Navy Board for making flags. On June 14, 1777, Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as our official national flag.