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35x58Up for sale is a striking vintage cotton banner made by the Paramount Flag Co. of San Francisco, produced under their "Ajax" 100% cotton line as part of their "Flags of the World" series (see maker's tag in photos). Paramount was one of the most prominent flag makers on the West Coast and ceased flag production in 1988, so this piece predates that.
Unlike the country flags this maker is best known for, this banner features a bold, graphic equestrian design: a fox-hunt rider in a classic red coat, black hat, and tall boots astride a black horse, with a numbered rider armband ("2"). This subject matter is genuinely hard to find in Paramount's catalog — most surviving examples are national flags, not equestrian scenes — which makes this a standout piece for collectors of vintage flags/textiles, equestrian decor, or mid-century graphic art.
Large format, hand-finished cotton construction with a stitched header and maker's label. Shows expected vintage creasing/wrinkling from storage and display (see photos for exact condition) — no holes or major staining noted. Colors remain vivid.
