Central hexagon in light blue stripes, top, yellow stripes, bottom, with inner circle with mountains and stars on darker blue background

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Title Central hexagon in light blue stripes, top, yellow stripes, bottom, with inner circle with mountains and stars on darker blue background
Design Feature Hexagon; Mountains; Star
Publisher Utah Department of Cultural & Community Engagement
Date 2022-01-26
Spatial Coverage Utah, United States https://www.geonames.org/5549030/utah.html
Subject Flags; Utah; Vexillography
Description A dark blue flag encompassing the main graphic to symbolize Utah encompassing the citizens and visitors with trust and wisdom. The hexagonal shape symbolizes the beehive nickname as well as reflects a stable structure with strong morals within. A circle symbolizing unity displays a golden sun with a mountainous silhouette and light blue water; resembling the terrain and the Great Salt Lake. Surrounding the sun is light blue to represent the open sky, surrounding the water is gold to represent the arid desert. Nine, five-point stars hover above the mountains, signifying the 45th state admitted to the union. Dark Blue - Trust and Wisdom. Light Blue - Health and Integrity. Gold - Wealth and Prosperity.
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/s625gvh5
Alternate Name(s) 13286810902
Setname dha_mtaf
ID 2199520
Reference URL https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s625gvh5
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