#5684S - (10¢) Flags on Barns - Coil Set of 4

To many Americans, the two symbols that most represent hope, strength, and enduring values are the American flag and barns. The flag is often found painted on American barns across the country. Barns are an iconic image of farming history that helped the country flourish. Combined with the flag these two classical symbols portray the ideals of rural America. People paint flags on barns for numerous reasons: to show their patriotism, to give people hope during national crises, to publicly acknowledge our heroes, or to just enjoy the beauty of our national symbol. Some painted barns have become tourist attractions, drawing visitors from around the world. The four barns on these stamps are set in landscapes inspired by the seasons and different regions of the United States: a white gambrel-roofed barn sits next to a field of tulips in a northwest spring, summer fields and a bright sunset illuminate a barn typical of the American west, a red gambrel-roofed barn in New England is highlighted by a background of trees in autumn hues, and a white dairy barn is set in the snowy fields of a midwest winter scene. Scott 5684-87 (10¢) Flags on Barns Coil Set of 4