Library of Congress (LOC) Sewn Flag
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Library of Congress (LOC) – Sewn Flag

SKU: Library of Congress Flag - Fringe

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Library of Congress (LOC) - Sewn Flag

  • Official Library of Congress (LOC) - Sewn design on nylon, made in the USA
  • Printed or sewn; single-sided, double-sided or mirror-sided
  • Canvas header and brass grommets, plain
  • 3x4 FT, 3x5 FT, 4x6 FT, 52x66 IN

Product Description

The Library of Congress (LOC) - Sewn Flag is the outdoor version of the Library of Congress (LOC) - Sewn flag. It carries the Library of Congress (LOC) - Sewn’s official design on nylon, it is made in the USA, and it is finished with a canvas header and brass grommets along the hoist edge, ready to clip to the halyard of an outdoor flagpole.

This is a call-in item, so you choose the details with us. Order the Library of Congress (LOC) - Sewn grommets flag printed or sewn, single-sided, double-sided or mirror-sided, in 3x4 FT, 3x5 FT, 4x6 FT, 52x66 IN. Grommet flags are made plain, without fringe, and every sewn grommet flag is lock stitched for the wind. Review your options above, then call 703-751-2411 or request a quote and we will confirm the details before production.

The Library of Congress is the research library of the United States Congress and the largest library in the world. It holds more than 170 million items, houses the U.S. Copyright Office and the Congressional Research Service, and occupies three buildings on Capitol Hill along with conservation and storage facilities in Virginia and Maryland.

Choose Your Options

Every Library of Congress (LOC) - Sewn Flag is made to order, so tell us how you want it built. These are the choices.

Header illustration for the Library of Congress (LOC) - Sewn Flag: the canvas strip along the hoist edge that holds the grommets
Header: the canvas strip along the hoist edge
Close-up illustration of two brass grommets set into a flag header
Grommets: brass rings set into the header
Single-sided flag illustration, front above back: the design is on the front only and the back is blank
Single-sided: design on the front, blank back
Double-sided flag illustration, front above back: two flags sewn back to back so the design reads correctly on both sides
Double-sided: reads correctly on both sides
Mirror-sided flag illustration, front above back: two layers sewn together, with the back a mirror image of the front
Mirror-sided: the back is a mirror image of the front
  • Printed or sewn: Printed flags are dye-printed on 200 denier nylon, so fine seal detail reproduces exactly. Sewn flags are appliquéd and embroidered by hand in our Alexandria, Virginia shop: each color is a separate piece of fabric stitched to the field, with lettering and fine detail embroidered.
  • Single-sided, double-sided or mirror-sided: A single-sided flag carries the design on the front only; the back is blank. A double-sided flag is two flags sewn back to back, so the design reads correctly on both sides. A mirror-sided flag is also two layers, but the back is a mirror image of the front.
  • Plain finish: Grommet flags are made plain, with hemmed edges and no fringe. Fringe is an indoor finish, and it does not belong on a flag that flies in weather.
  • Lock stitch construction (sewn flags): Every sewn grommet flag is lock stitched, the stronger interlocking stitch, because an outdoor flag takes more wind than an indoor one. There is no regular grade for grommet flags.
  • Size: 3x4 FT, 3x5 FT, 4x6 FT, 52x66 IN are standard. For a custom size, give us the finished width and height you need.

Product Features

  • Official Library of Congress (LOC) - Sewn design: the Library of Congress (LOC) - Sewn Flag carries the Library of Congress (LOC) - Sewn’s official emblem, reproduced to the agency’s design in the finish and size you order.
  • Nylon field: lightweight nylon that flies in a light breeze, sheds water and dries quickly.
  • Header and grommets: a canvas header along the hoist edge with brass grommets, the standard finish for an outdoor flagpole.
  • Built your way: printed or sewn, single-sided, double-sided or mirror-sided, in standard or custom sizes.
  • Made in the USA: every Library of Congress (LOC) - Sewn flag we sell is made in the USA.
  • Matched sets: order one flag or a set for every office, and the finish and size will be the same on each.

Historical Background

The Library of Congress began on April 24, 1800, when President John Adams signed the act moving the government to Washington and appropriating $5,000 to buy books for the use of Congress. An act of January 26, 1802 created the office of Librarian of Congress and the Joint Committee on the Library, and John James Beckley was appointed the first Librarian.

British troops burned the Capitol on August 14, 1814 and destroyed the collection. Congress replaced it in 1815 by buying Thomas Jefferson's personal library of 6,487 volumes for $23,950, the foundation of the Library that exists today. Copyright deposit was centralized at the Library in 1870, and the Thomas Jefferson Building opened in 1897. The Library now holds more than 170 million items and houses the U.S. Copyright Office and the Congressional Research Service.

About the Library of Congress Flag

The Library of Congress Flag carries the agency's official emblem as the centerpiece of the design. We reproduce it to the agency's specification, in the finish and size you order.

  • Product: Library of Congress (LOC) - Sewn Flag
  • Material: Nylon
  • Print method: Printed (acid dye on 200 denier nylon) or sewn (appliqué and embroidery)
  • Sides: Single-sided, double-sided or mirror-sided
  • Finish: Canvas header with brass grommets
  • Decoration: Plain (no fringe on grommet flags)
  • Construction (sewn flags): Lock stitch
  • Sizes: 3x4 FT, 3x5 FT, 4x6 FT, 52x66 IN or custom
  • Display: Outdoor flagpole
  • Origin: Made in the USA
  • Ordering: Call 703-751-2411 or request a quote; this item is not sold online
  • Hardware: Flagpoles, halyard and snap hooks are in Hardware and Accessories

  • The Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and James Madison buildings
  • Reading rooms and exhibition spaces
  • Copyright Office and Congressional Research Service events
  • Author programs, dedications and staff ceremonies
  • Retirement, promotion and award presentations
  • Fly it beneath the American flag on an outdoor flagpole, or on its own pole beside it

Which options can I choose on the Library of Congress (LOC) - Sewn Flag?

Printed or sewn; single-sided, double-sided or mirror-sided; and 3x4 FT, 3x5 FT, 4x6 FT, 52x66 IN. Grommet flags are always plain and, when sewn, always lock stitched. Review your options above, then call or request a quote.

What is the difference between single-sided, double-sided and mirror-sided?

A single-sided flag carries the design on the front only, and the back is blank. A double-sided flag is two flags sewn back to back, so the design reads correctly from either side. A mirror-sided flag is two layers with the back a mirror image of the front. Double-sided and mirror-sided flags weigh more and need more wind to fly.

Should I order the Library of Congress (LOC) - Sewn flag printed or sewn?

Printed reproduces fine seal detail exactly. Sewn appliqué and embroidery gives the emblem relief and texture, and it is the traditional choice for a ceremonial flag. Both are made in the USA. If you are unsure, tell us where the flag will be displayed and we will recommend one.

Why is the grommets flag lock stitched?

An outdoor flag works harder than an indoor one. Wind loads the seams and the appliqué edges every day it flies, so every sewn grommet flag is lock stitched, the stronger interlocking stitch, with no regular grade offered.

Can the grommets flag be displayed indoors?

Yes. Many offices fly the same flag they use outside on an indoor pole with a clip set. For a formal indoor display with fringe, order the Library of Congress (LOC) - Sewn pole hem flag instead.

How is the Library of Congress (LOC) - Sewn flag flown with the American flag?

The American flag takes the position of honor. On separate poles of the same height it flies on its own right, which is the viewer’s left. When two flags share one halyard, the American flag is at the peak and the Library of Congress (LOC) - Sewn flag flies below it.

How do I order the Library of Congress (LOC) - Sewn Flag?

It is a call-in item. Review your options above, then call 703-751-2411 or send them through our contact page with the quantity you need. We confirm the details before anything goes into production. Agencies that order the Library of Congress (LOC) - Sewn flag for several locations can ask about a business account, and we keep the Library of Congress (LOC) - Sewn flag design on file so reorders match the first set. Browse the full government agency flag collection for other departments, or read about our appliqué and embroidery work.

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