The Modern Flag Honored...

A1 – Framed Archival Print Marking the Nation Today

 

Bold.
Resolute.
Steadfast.

 

This Framed Collector’s release of the Star-Spangled Banner tartan “PRESENT EDITION” honors the 50-star flag that represents the United States today.

Drawn from Scottish tradition and crafted as fine art, this Tartan250 print reflects the nation’s ongoing journey — framed thoughtfully and created to last.

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A Symbol Reborn

Commemorating the Semiquincentennial, this edition captures the modern Star-Spangled Banner through the official tartan design by Scottish artist Steven Patrick Sim, registered as Tartan #13214.

Rich navy fields, bold white stripes, and vibrant red accents echo the colors and form of today’s United States flag — a symbol of unity and a constellation of hope in the 21st century.

Set within a deep black mount and solid oak frame, this piece serves as both a tribute and a lasting statement.

 

The Star-Spangled Banner (Flag of 1814)

Created by STEVEN PATRICK SIM—The Tartan Artisan, Arbroath.
Photographs taken at the Scottish Register of Tartans, Edinburgh —Scotland.

 

 

Collector’s Edition – Preserved in Oak

Specifications: 

• Print Size: A1 (594 × 841 mm / 23.4 × 33.1 in)

• Visible Image Area: Approximately 476 × 710 mm

• Mount: Black, archival-grade, approx. 65 mm top & bottom, 59 mm sides

• Frame: Solid oak with smooth grain and gallery-quality finish

• Frame Face Width: Approximately 20 mm

• Frame Depth (from wall): Approximately 34 mm

• Final Framed Dimensions: Approximately 618 × 865 mm

• Display: Professionally mounted and delivered ready to hang

 

 

Fine Art Print – Museum Grade

• Print Type: Archival giclée.

• Paper: Hahnemühle Photo Rag – smooth matte texture with crisp detail

• Inks: Pigment-based, fade-resistant.

• Fulfillment by: The Print Space
  Your print order will be produced by The Print Space, a museum-grade fine art printer with production facilities in the UK, Germany, and the USA. Depending on your delivery address, your print will be printed and shipped from the closest location to minimize delivery time and avoid customs fees. For example, orders placed in the United States are printed and fulfilled within the USA to ensure faster shipping and no import duties.
  

• Production Time: All prints are made on demand, with a typical production time of 1–3 working days before dispatch.
  
  

 

Limited Edition with Certificate of Authenticity

Strictly limited to 1,776 copies within this edition, commemorating the founding year of the United States.

Each print includes a signed certificate of authenticity, carefully packaged to preserve archival integrity.

 

A Tribute to the Present

This edition honors the established Star-Spangled Banner — the flag that has flown over the United States since 1960 — embodying the nation’s growth and enduring values.

Through tartan, we reinterpret the flag’s colors and spirit, framed with care and respect as a symbol of unity and resilience.

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Why Choose the Framed Present Edition?

• A1 Size Framed Print: Collector’s dimensions, delivered ready to hang
  
  
• Modern Flag Focus: Celebrates the current 50-star flag
  
  
• Exclusive Artwork: Designed and registered by the artist
  
  
• Symbolic Edition Size: Limited to 1,776 prints
  
  
• Ideal For: Heritage displays, patriotic homes, Semiquincentennial commemorations, or fine art collections

 

 

"What so proudly we hailed…"
— honored in tartan and oak, made to endure.

 

 

 

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ADDITIONAL PRINTS AVAILABLE

The Present Edition framed print is part of the broader Tartan250 collector’s set. Explore other available options below—whether framed, unframed, or offering a different historical viewpoint.

• PRESENT Edition – Unframed Fine Art Print

• PAST Edition – Unframed Fine Art Print

• PAST Edition – Framed Collector’s Print

 

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