(Part of a series explaining the history behind my Texian Tees. Other entries: the De Zavala Flag; the Burnet Flag; the Gonzales Flag (Old Come and Take It); and the San Jacinto Flag. Click here to see and buy the shirts!) Ever since Alamo commander Buck Travis wrote, "I have answered the demand with a... Continue Reading →
(Part of a series explaining the history behind my Texian Tees. Other entries: the De Zavala Flag; the Burnet Flag; the Gonzales Flag (Old Come and Take It); and the New Orleans Greys Flag. Click here to see and buy the shirts!) It's with sheer glee that I introduce my latest design. I've been working... Continue Reading →
Compared to the stars, blocks of color and occasional cannon of other early Texas flags, the San Jacinto flag is a complex mass of symbolism. Here's a reproduction (which I have kinda brightened up) of the image at the center of the actual, refurbished flag, from Robert Maberry's 2001 book "Texas Flags": It's clear that... Continue Reading →
UPDATE: Well, it's just as well my photo didn't come out -- it's a copy of the flag that's on display right now, as I learn is normal when the Lege is not in session. But I'm told the real flag is up at the Bullock museum. Revising my plans 🙂 --------- Actually, I went... Continue Reading →
Description and history of the De Zavala flag of the Republic of Texas, including facts about the design of my De Zavala t-shirt and a link to purchase the shirt.
(Part of a series explaining the history behind my Texian Tees. Other entries: the De Zavala Flag; the Burnet Flag; the Gonzales Flag (Old Come and Take It); and the New Orleans Greys Flag. Click here to see and buy the shirts!) AÂ young woman in Georgia made this flag bearing a blue star for a... Continue Reading →
(Part of a series explaining the history behind my Texian Tees. Other entries: the Burnet Flag; the Johanna Troutman Flag; the De Zavala Flag; and the New Orleans Greys Flag. Click here to see and buy the shirts!) Allegedly flown in the first battle of Texas’ revolution against Mexico, in October 1835, the flag depicts... Continue Reading →
(First in a series explaining the history behind my Texian Tees. Coming up: the De Zavala Flag; the Johanna Troutman Flag; the Gonzales Flag (Old Come and Take It); and the New Orleans Greys Flag. Click here to see and buy the shirts!) The first national flag of Texas, approved by President Sam Houston on... Continue Reading →
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