Beehive and bees in middle, with covered wagon on left and on the right is a handcart, the background is red, white and blue sections, the white section is a large mountain shape

Permission Inquires or Update Item Information
Title Beehive and bees in middle, with covered wagon on left and on the right is a handcart, the background is red, white and blue sections, the white section is a large mountain shape
Design Feature Beehive; Covered Wagon; Handcart
Publisher Utah Department of Cultural & Community Engagement
Date 2022-02-22
Spatial Coverage Utah, United States https://www.geonames.org/5549030/utah.html
Subject Flags; Utah; Vexillography
Description The Proposed Flag for UTAH has several elements: The use of the RED, WHITE and BLUE background supports the United States colors. The white peaks mountains are indicative of the "top of the mountains", and in regards to the high desert state. The use of a WAGON drawn by oxen and the HANDCART, both depicting walking immigrants to Utah. The outline of the UTAH borders is unique and highlighted with the BEEHIVE representing the unified efforts of UTAHNS working together for the good and benefit of all.
Collection Number and Name More Than A Flag: Utah State Flag Redesign
Type Image
Genre flags
Format image/jpeg
Rights
Rights Management Creator of flag design submitted and authorized More Than A Flag Initiative along with Utah Department of Cultural and Community Engagement to use their design and/or information related to their design in publications, advertising, including social media platforms. Consent was freely given as a public service without expectation of payment.
Scanning Technician Born digital
ARK ark:/87278/s68pg0g8
Alternate Name(s) 13351182982
Setname dha_mtaf
ID 2200599
Reference URL https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s68pg0g8
Back to Search Results