African American Memorabilia
Vintage Centennial Medallion, American, Bronze, J Walter Thompson, Anniversary
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage centennial company medallion. An American, bronze corporate anniversary keepsake
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
H 1.97 in W 2.96 in D 0.2 in
Theodore Roosevelt Signed Letter Collage
By Theodore Roosevelt
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
finishing his second presidential term and concluding a tour of Africa and Europe. The weekly magazine was
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Vintage 1910s American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Fathers of the Air Service Authentic Signature Collage, circa 1926-1993
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a collage celebrating the men who made an early impact on the formation of America
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Late 20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Enamel Warning Sign in Dutch and Papiamentu / Papiamento Language
Located in Langweer, NL
Arawak Indian and African influences. Papiamentu is one of the few Creole Languages of the Caribbean that
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Mid-20th Century Netherlands Antilles Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Enamel
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H 14.38 in W 20.87 in D 0.4 in
Captain Sir George Collier’s Presentation Silver Entree Dishes by Richard Cooke
By Richard Cooke
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
, supporting the military Campaign in Spain.
After the war, Collier was made commodore on the African
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Antique 19th Century British Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
H 6 in W 11.5 in D 8 in
Political Debates Between Abraham Lincoln & Stephen A. Douglas, Limited Edition
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
would undermine national political stability to extend equality to African Americans. Douglas continued
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Antique Late 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
H 10.25 in W 7.75 in D 1.75 in
Margaret Bourke-White Statue of Liberty Inscribed Note and Limited Edition Photo
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Magazine. Bourke-White photographed the Dust Bowl in the American west and the human aspects of the Great
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
H 32.5 in W 21.5 in D 1.75 in
Vintage Hazell Streamline Green Star Tennis Racket
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Africa, U.S.A. & Great Britain.
The last image shows a 1930's advert for the Hazell rackets and the
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Mid-20th Century English Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Ash
Antique Odd Fellows Ceremonial Mask with Hair and Beard c.1900 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Americas where they split from England over concerns of allowing African Americans to join. The I.O.O.F
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Early 20th Century Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Wire
H 18 in W 10 in D 8 in
Keith Haring Free South Africa poster 1985
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Keith Haring Free South Africa 1985:
Original 1985 Keith Haring Free South Africa poster- a key
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1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
"Soweto" Figurative Abstract Expressionist in Acrylic on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
painting by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). The left side of this
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Paper
H 30 in W 22.25 in D 0.02 in
Large Format Polaroid Photograph Color Photo David Levinthal Black Americana Art
By David Levinthal
Located in Surfside, FL
Polaroids of his original memorabilia, drawn from the artist’s African American Americana personal
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1990s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Color, Polaroid
The Complete Quincy Jones My Journey & Passions Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Jones, celebrating his prolific contribution to American art and culture. Comprised of personal
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20th Century American Folk Art Books
Materials
Paper
Untitled Mod Op Art 1967 Painting on Silk
By Henry Pearson
Located in Surfside, FL
American abstract and modernist painter. Pearson was born in Kinston, North Carolina, graduated from the
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1960s Op Art Mixed Media
Materials
Silk, Paper, Mixed Media
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19th Century genre oil painting of a donkey with a cockerel & hens
By Herbert William Weekes
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Herbert ‘William’ Weekes
British, (1841-1914)
Farmyard Friends
Oil on panel, signed
Image size: 11.75 inches x 7.5 inches
Size including frame: 18 inches x 14.5 inches
A humorous a...
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19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
H 18 in W 14.5 in D 2.25 in
Important 1937 Papier Mâche Head/Masks Of "The 7 Dwarfs" - A Revue For The Movie
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A truly spectacular and important piece of historical American film art. A group of Dwarf Masks from the 1937 Theater Land on stage revue of the new movie "Snow White and the Seven D...
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Other
Guhl & Harbeck Style Chain Stitch Hand Crank Sewing Machine
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Guhl & Harbeck style chainstitch hand crank sewing machine. The C shaped cast iron machine is painted black and its rectangular base with four scrolls and shells feet corne...
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20th Century German Machine Age Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
Materials
Spruce
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H 88.59 in W 145.67 in D 39.38 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Other
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Two-Volume Set, 1885-86
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Grant, Ulysses S., Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant. New York: Charles L. Webster and Co., 1885-1886. Two volume set. Octavo, beautifully rebound in quarter green leather and cloth boa...
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Antique 1880s American Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
Fabulous Quality Early 20th Century Mahogany and Inlaid Carlton House Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality freestanding early 20th Century mahogany and inlaid Carlton house desk, the super structure comprising of four mahogany inlaid drawers at the centre with original ...
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Desks
Materials
Mahogany
H 24 in W 47.75 in D 24 in
Historical American Civil War Era Wire Frame Magnifying Eye Glass Spectacles
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A delicate pair of handmade magnifying wire rim eye glasses from the American Civil War era, circa 1860.
A great looking historical conversation piece or decor item. Use this pair ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
H 1.25 in W 5.5 in D 7 in
"Surf Culture" Vintage "Big Wednesday" Movie Poster Signed by John Severson
By John Severson Productions
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice "Surf Culture" vintage "Big Wednesday" movie poster signed by surf industry pioneer and "Surfer Magazine" founder John Severson circa 1990s. The piece is in great conditi...
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Late 20th Century American Posters
Materials
Paper
Staffordshire 19th Century Blue and White Plate
Located in Cheshire, GB
Staffordshire 19th century blue and white meat draining plate.
Dimensions
Height 2.5 inches
Width 20.5 inches
Depth 16 inches.
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Antique Late 19th Century British Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Yukon Moose Mount
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Large vintage yukon moose mount. Antlers still in velvet. Nice fur and nice shape to face. Great accent piece for a rustic home or cabin. Circa 1900. Size: 42”W x 4’H protrudes 43”
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Early 20th Century American Taxidermy
Materials
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Valentino Rockstud Sandals Worn by Arielle Kebbel, Tracy in HBO's Ballers
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Forney, TX
Valentino Garavani Rockstud Leather Sandals in excellent condition, worn briefly by Tracy (actress Arielle Kebbel) on HBO's series BALLERS, Season 5.
Tracy's dark red leather Valent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
Vintage 1950s Tommy Gun Movie Prop Theatrical Toy Weapon
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Measures: L 32.5 x W 8 x Thk 6 in.
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Vintage American Western Style Leather Saddle with Weathered Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
An American Western style leather saddle from the 20th century, with dark brown/black seat, jockey, fender, horn and lighter brown stirrups. Handcrafted in America during the 20th ce...
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20th Century American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
President William McKinley as Napoleon Large Toby Mug, by Morris & Willmore
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
President William McKinley as Napoleon Large Toby Mug, by Morris & Willmore
Made by Columbian Art Pottery / Morris and Willmore of Trenton, New Jersey
This model was made in sizes f...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Pottery
H 10.5 in W 8 in D 6.5 in
Seven Miniature Furstenberg Biscuit Porcelain Busts of English Men of Letters
By Furstenberg Porcelain
Located in Spencertown, NY
Seven Furstenberg miniature busts of English men of letters, early 19th century together with a William IV Amboyna two-door glazed cabinet. Including,
Locke, Dryden, Garrick, Pope.
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Antique Early 19th Century German William IV Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain, Wood, Amboyna
H 10 in W 18.25 in D 6 in
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Articulated Dancing Black Man Figures
Located in Woodbury, CT
An exceptional and unusual pair of African American articulated dancing figures. A wonderful
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Toys
Materials
Hardwood
1988 Patrick Kelly 'Dice' Jacket
By Patrick Kelly
Located in New York, NY
African-American designer but is well known as the first American designer to be admitted to the Chambre
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1980s American Bolero Jackets
43 Star, Idaho Statehood, American Flag
Located in York County, PA
century; an exceptionally rare U.S. infantry battle flag, entirely hand-sewn, made for an African-American
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Antique 1890s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Unusual Needlework Flag, Made in the Near East for an American Citizen
Located in York County, PA
Unusual needlework flag, made in the near east for an American citizen, 1912-1918 or possibly prior
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Early 20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
13-Star “4-5-4” American Flag, ZZ Machine-Stitched Stars, circa 1890-1910
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
zig-zag stitching. On February 23, 1892, Mr. Henry Bowman, an African American, was awarded patent
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Early 20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Cast Iron Polychromed Jockey Figure, 20th Cetury
Located in New York, NY
Cast Iron polychromed figural hitching post in the form of an African American jockey or groom
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Early 20th Century American Classical Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
48 Stars That Resemble Snowflakes on Extraordinary Needlework Flag
Located in York County, PA
American Citizen, 1912-1918 or possibly prior
Beginning around the turn of the century, it became
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Early 20th Century North American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
Large 1903 Framed Pastel of Heavyweight Champion
By Chas. Rose
Located in Peekskill, NY
is best known to history for coming out of retirement to take on Jack Johnson, the first African
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
WHIMSICAL PATRIOTIC FLAG QUILT WITH 48 EIGHT-POINTED STARS
Located in York County, PA
Carolina. Possibly of African-American origin.
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20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Frederick Douglass 1880 Signature and First Day Issue Stamp
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
September 3, 1838. From there, he traveled to a prosperous African American Community in New Bedford
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Antique 1880s American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
WWII Period French Flag with the Cross of Lorraine
Located in York County, PA
RIBBON AS ITS CENTERPIECE, 1940-1945:
WWII French flag featuring the American Cross of Lorraine, the
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Vintage 1940s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
"Marquis De Lafayette" Hermès Silk Scarf by Kermit Oliver, 2007
By Hermès
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
African American man who served the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War under Lafayette
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21st Century and Contemporary French Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
Stunning WWII Allied Forces Flag With The Cross Of Lorraine
Located in York County, PA
CENTERPIECE; THE ONLY KNOWN EXAMPLE IN THIS RARE STYLE:
WWII Allied forces flag featuring the American
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20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
7-Star United States Naval Commissioning Pennant
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
. On February 23, 1892, Mr. Henry Bowman, an African American, was awarded patent #473,653, Device for
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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Martin Luther King Signed Programme
Located in Jersey, GB
15, 1957.
The Utility Club was a black woman’s organization created to help African American
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Vintage 1950s Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
U.S. Coast Guard 13-Star Commissioning Pennant, circa Early 20th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
African American, was awarded patent #473,653, Device for Making Flags, in which he patented the use of
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Early 20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Fabric
H 14.25 in W 42.25 in D 1.13 in
Extraordinary Star & Stripes Pennant from the March on Washington
Located in York County, PA
(2015, Reginald F. Lewis Museum for Maryland African American History and Culture), p. 22 and 61. The
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Vintage 1960s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Theodore Roosevelt Signature Collage
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
. Roosevelt had many progressive policies and was the first president to invite an African American guest
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Early 20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
WWII Period French Flag with the Cross of Lorraine
Located in York County, PA
directly participate, while some changed sides. This is their list by political/geographic region:
America
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Vintage 1940s French Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
"To Kill A Mockingbird" Signed by Harper Lee, Thirty-Fifth Anniversary Edition
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
African American man in court accused of rape despite criticism from the Community. Meanwhile, Scout faces
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Late 20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
H 8.25 in W 6 in D 1.5 in
WWII Generals Autographs with Bradley, Eisenhower, Marshall, MacArthur, Arnold
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a collage features signatures by five of the most influential U.S. generals in American
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Vintage 1940s American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
H 40.5 in W 41.5 in D 2 in
Theodore Roosevelt Typed Letter Signed to Charles Gordon, November 18, 1898
By Theodore Roosevelt
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
progressive policies and was the first president to invite an African American guest, Booker T. Washington, to
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Antique 1890s American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Eisenhower and Marshall Authentic Signature Collage
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a collage featuring signatures of two of the most influential American military
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Vintage 1940s American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
"Out of Fuel and Safely Home" by Robert Taylor, Autographed by Five WWII Pilots
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
with a description below that reads, “A B-17 Fortress of the American 8th Air Force, with two engines
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1990s Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
H 33 in W 38.5 in D 2 in
36 STARS, MADE FOR THE 1868 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN
Located in York County, PA
maintain order in the south with brute force, using the military to protect African Americans and combat
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
The War Speeches of the Rt. Hon. Winston S. Churchill, 1st Ed. Signed in Vol. 1
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
attack on Russia and the Japanese attack on America which brought, at last, powerful allies to share the
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Vintage 1950s Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
H 10.5 in W 6.75 in D 5.25 in
36 STARS, MADE FOR THE 1868 PRES. CAMPAIGN OF ULYSSES S. GRANT
Located in York County, PA
to maintain order in the south with brute force, using the military to protect African Americans and
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
WWII Five Star Generals Signature Collage
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a collage featuring signatures of all of the American five star generals. The collage
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Vintage 1940s American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
British Commemorative Coronation Flag, circa 1900-1920
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Union Jack and the flag of South Africa, at the time being under British rule. The South African flag
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Early 20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
U.S Navy Homeward-Bound or Commissioning Pennant with 10 Stars, Signed "Jordan"
Located in York County, PA
African American. Neither seems precisely likely to having been presented with an entire homeward bound
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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
H 73.5 in W 50 in D 2.5 in
36 Stars in a Whimsical Configuration, 1868 Campaign of Grant & Colfa
Located in York County, PA
order in the south with brute force, using the military to protect African Americans and combat southern
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Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Extremely Rare, 36 Star, Overprinted Parade Flag
Located in York County, PA
order in the south with brute force, using the military to protect African Americans and combat southern
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Printed Cotton Kerchief with a Portrait of Ulysses S. Grant
Located in York County, PA
south with brute force, using the military to protect African Americans and combat southern extremists
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Antique Late 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Rare, 1872 Grant and Wilson Campaign 36 Star Overprinted Parade Flag
Located in York County, PA
south with brute force, using the military to protect African Americans and combat southern extremists
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Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Pair of Currier & Ives Billiard Prints
By Thomas Worth
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
York artist. Both scenes are of a billiard hall or bar with a group of African American men playing
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Antique 1880s British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Antique Walking Stick Cane with Carved Bulldog Handle Late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
in Europe, Asia, North Africa, and North America. The name "hawthorn" was originally applied to the
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Antique 1890s Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
H 33.67 in W 1.78 in D 1.78 in
Untitled Mod Op Art 1967 Painting on Silk
By Henry Pearson
Located in Surfside, FL
American abstract and modernist painter. Pearson was born in Kinston, North Carolina, graduated from the
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1960s Op Art Mixed Media
Materials
Silk, Paper, Mixed Media
Antique 37-Star American Flag Printed on Silk, circa 1867
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
slavery or whether Congress had the right to force Nebraska to give African Americans the right to vote
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Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
Vintage USS Constitution Plaque
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
saw action during the Quasi-War with France, providing protection for American merchant shipping, and
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Vintage 1920s Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
Jackie Robinson Ensemble, Topps #10 1954 Baseball Card and Still Bank circa 1954
By The Topps Company, Inc
Located in Incline Village, NV
nice example. Jackie Robinson was the first African American to cross the color barrier, breaking in
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Mid-20th Century American Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
H 6 in W 5 in D 3.5 in
Magnificent Signed Autographed 16x20 Framed Photo of Muhammad Ali & Elvis COA
Located in London, GB
name", to Muhammad Ali. He set an example of racial pride for African Americans and resistance to white
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Vintage 1970s Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
H 23.39 in W 27.8 in D 1.03 in
Wenzel Friedrich Att., Adirondack Rustic Style Side Table, ca. 1880-90’s
By Wenzel Friedrich
Located in New York, NY
trophies of big game hunts throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. The Texas Room, crowned by a
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Antique 1880s American Adirondack Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Carved and Paint Decorated Articulated African-American Figure
Located in Columbus, OH
black memorabilia and folk art.
For a more extensive discussion of African-American
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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Pine
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of african American memorabilia on 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, metal and enamel, every piece of african American memorabilia was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An item from our selection of african American memorabilia, designed in the folk art or mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made choice in our collection of african American memorabilia has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Richard Cooke are consistently popular.
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- What is African American quilting?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022African American quilting has roots in history during slavery and was a way for African American women to bond. The quilts themselves tell stories of history, teach lessons and are beacons of hope. Shop a collection of African American quilts from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The history of African-American quilting stretches back almost as far as the beginning of the United States itself. The craft began with slave women quilting on plantations and after emancipation, the tradition of quilting continued. Today, there are many African American quilters who are inspired by a number of different quilting traditions. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of African-American quilts from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Some famous African-American artists include Horace Pippin, Augusta Savage, Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, Aaron Douglas, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kerry James Marshall, Theaster Gates, Sam Gillam, Kara Walker and Kehinde Wiley. Shop a variety of African-American art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
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