2.75x6.75” opens to 6.75x10”. Card stock. Die-cut of firecracker on both sides when closed. Opens to show patriotic theme with bw image of businessman in center. Text “1776/1908/The Canopy Autocrat/Jazz H. Sprague/President Of The Sprague Umbrella Co./Norwalk, Ohio.” Bottom portion reads “One Flag/One Country/And A Spendid Good Time If You Come/Continuous Performance/Change Of Program Every Ten Minutes (or oftener).” When fully opened, large vertical flag appears with images of lighted firecrackers on sides and bottom. Invitation reads “You Are Cordially Invited, And We Hope You’ll Be Delighted To Join/The Colonel/And His Aides At His Office In Norwalk, Ohio/Saturday, July Fourth, Nineteen Hundred And Eight/From Two To Six p.m./Music By Prof. Thayer Stewart’s Full Orchestra.” Lower portion with 8 verse celebratory poem entitled “Smile.” Sprague’s company made patriotic and political novelties including umbrellas and canes for the 1896 and 1900 campaigns of both McKinley and Bryan. Col. James H. Sprague volunteered at age of 14 in the 19th New York Volunteers. Was in Battle of Bull Run. Became a guard at the White House after six months entered the Secret Service. He was taken prisoner in South Carolina during the Civil War. Three weeks later he escaped. He was mustered out of service at Charleston, South Carolina. No doubt a spectacular 4-hour celebration was planned and hosted by the Colonel. Slightest trace of wear at folds. Colors remain bright and clean. Exc.