The First Flag of the Republic

First Flag of the Republic This flag was adopted in May of 1836, at the convention that wrote the constitution for the newborn republic. The design is attributed to Vice President Lorenzo de Zavala. The lone star appears again, with TEXAS spelled out between the points, in case anyone should wonder what that single star represents. The same design would appear on Texas "red back" currency.   Physical Details 24 by 18 inches Limited Edition of 254 Copies Each one is hand-numbered This is a high quality giclee print.  The paper is acid free, cold press cotton watercolor with an elegant ever-so-lightly-textured finish. This surface allows the inks to 'bite', reproducing the shading and tonality of the original map vividly, beautifully, and exactly. The inks are guaranteed color-fast for 80 years, which means you won't need to lay out the extra money for UV glass. You can hang your map in direct sun and it will be just as bright when they are passed on to the next generation it is the