Dennis Lyall (American, B. 1946) "Centennial Flag" Signed lower left. Original Oil on Canvas. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 33c Centennial Flag Classic Collection Series stamp issued June 14, 2000. On May 10, 1876, the United States celebrated its 100th Anniversary with America's first international exposition. Held on 450 acres in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, the fair displayed more than 30,000 exhibits from 50 nations. Americans reveled in the exotic displays sent by foreign countries -- stuffed crocodiles from Egypt, a model of a pagoda from China and beehives from England. Each of America's 38 states was represented at the fair as well. The exposition included seven major categories -- mining and metallurgy, manufactured products, science and education, fine arts, machinery, agriculture and horticulture. Of all the exhibits, however, machines and inventions were the most popular. Crowds were amazed at the working models of such fascinating inventions as the continuous-web printing press, self-binding reaper, typewriter, telephone, Westinghouse air brake, refrigerator car, Corliss Engine and Thomas Edison's duplex telegraph. The Centennial flag features the popular stars-and-stripes design, with the white stars on the blue canton arranged to display the dates 1776 and 1876. This flag is an unofficial banner commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence and celebrates America's achievements. Image Size: 11.25 x 13 in. Overall Size: 15 x 19.5 in. Unframed. (B16781) See More