Patriotic Handkerchief
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Silk
Antique 1880s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
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1930s American Modern Figurative Prints
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
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Antique 1860s American Historical Memorabilia
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Paintings
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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
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1980s Neo-Expressionist Mixed Media
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Paintings
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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Antique 1860s English Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Silk
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Antique 1820s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Antique 1820s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Silk
Vintage 1930s Italian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Silk
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Finding the Right memorabilia-political-patriotic for You
Memorabilia from historical events hold endless value, with every piece telling a story. Antique and vintage political and patriotic memorabilia express pride and heritage and include campaign posters, banners and recruitment advertisements.
World War II posters bring history to life. They celebrate the heroes who fought for their country, as do buttons, flags and banners from this era. Beyond the initial goals of political campaign memorabilia — which served to prominently position candidates in front of voters and amplify a candidate’s platform — vintage campaign prints, posters, buttons and more are interesting relics of another time and place. And like a lot of folk art, these items are imbued with narrative and make for colorful and meaningful additions to shelves and walls.
Find a range of international patriotic items on 1stDibs — banners from the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II are available, as are nesting dolls of the Russian royal family from the 1900s. Each item is a rare treasure, and historic finds like these add meaning to a space. Items promoting women’s right to vote inspire hope. Letters signed by presidents are treasured by admirers.
The range of these works on 1stDibs includes European and American campaign buttons, textiles and flags (and other works in fabric), uniforms and hats. Each piece of antique and vintage political and patriotic memorabilia is a slice of history, making for a unique gift or collector’s item.
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