Betsy's Flag National Archives Candle

• National Archives Store Exclusive
• Made in the U.S.A.
• 10 oz.
• All natural soy wax
• Expected burn time 60 - 70 hours
• Fitted wooden lid

• Product Description

• The "Betsy's Flag" is a tribute to the legendary Betsy Ross, the woman who is said to have crafted the first American flag. The scent greets you with the sweet aroma of cotton blossoms. The image on the candle is a reproduction of the 1908 painting "The making of the flag by Betsy Ross," painted by J. L. G. Ferris. A microfilmed version of the painting has been digitized and is preserved in the holdings of the National Archives

On June 14, 1777, the official design of the United States flag was adopted by the Second Continental Congress. Often called the “Stars and Stripes,” the flag has evolved many times over the years, although its current design was adopted in 1960, after Hawaii became the 50th state.

The flag has become a powerful symbol of national identity, unity, and freedom, appearing in moments of triumph, protest, and remembrance throughout American history.