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King Edward VII Coronation, June 1902 Framed Red Flag
Located in Hastings, GB
piece of British history and patriotic memorabilia.
This was made for the celebration of the
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Patriotic Scherenschnitte In the Style Often Attributed to Isaac Stiehly
Located in York County, PA
EXCEPTIONAL PATRIOTIC SCHERENSCHNITTE (PAPER CUTTING), IN THE STYLE OFTEN ATTRIBUTED TO ISAAC
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Hand-Painted Patriotic Banner With The Seal of the State of Illinois
Located in York County, PA
HAND-PAINTED PATRIOTIC BANNER WITH THE SEAL OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AND GREAT FOLK QUALITIES
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1860s North American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Canvas
Hand-Painted Patriotic Banner with the Seal of the State of Virginia
Located in York County, PA
HAND-PAINTED PATRIOTIC BANNER WITH THE SEAL OF THE STATE OF VIRGINIA AND GREAT FOLK QUALITIES
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19th Century Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Canvas
Hand-Painted Patriotic Banner with the Seal of the State of Oregon
Located in York County, PA
HAND-PAINTED PATRIOTIC BANNER WITH THE SEAL OF THE STATE OF OREGON AND GREAT FOLK QUALITIES, 1861
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Late 19th Century American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Canvas
Patriotic Silk Kerchief w/ 34 Star Flags & an Image of Washington, Civil War Era
Located in York County, PA
PATRIOTIC SILK KERCHIEF OF THE CIVIL WAR PERIOD, WITH AN ENGRAVED IMAGE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON
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1860s American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
H 38 in W 38.75 in D 2.5 in
Red Cross Banner with Whimsical Lettering, ca 1917 - 1918
Located in York County, PA
; Join Now; Be Patriotic--Be Humane."
Today I know of one other, in addition to this example and the one
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Early 20th Century American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Original Painted Metal Parade Flag
Located in Los Angeles, CA
patriotic events. In stores and homes in the early 20thc.
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Tin
13 Star Antique American Flag , Ca 1890-1899
Located in York County, PA
produced for reasons both patriotic and utilitarian. Because this was the original number of stars on the
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1890s American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
19thc Stars Decorated Stone Ware Crock / Jug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fantastic folk art stoneware crock. Let’s call it patriotic ! This crock has a handle like a jug on its back
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Pottery
13 Star Antique American Flag, ca 1895-1926
Located in York County, PA
produced for reasons both patriotic and utilitarian. Because this was the original number of stars on the
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Late 19th Century American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
Early California Republic Kerchief, Likely Made at the Panama-Pacific Expo 1915
Located in York County, PA
Wilson. None seem to have been made for the 1916 election, though other types appear with patriotic
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Early 20th Century American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
45 Star Antique American Flag, with Staggered Rows, Utah Statehood, ca 1890-1896
Located in York County, PA
extremely patriotic period.
The stars of this particular example are configured in staggered rows of 8-7-8
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1890s American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
H 44.75 in W 72.25 in D 2.5 in
Civil War Apron, Made In Cambridge, OH by Laura, Hynes, ca 1861
Located in York County, PA
hospitals.
Made of plain weave cotton, this patriotic apron features 18 white, appliquéd, hand-sewn stars
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1860s American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Early Folk Art American Two Sided Framed Military Drawing with Map
Located in Savannah, GA
This unusual set of drawings in a double sided frame came out of an old New England Estate in a Beacon Hill, Boston home. From what we have gathered, they are hand-colored drawings o...
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Late 18th Century American Folk Art Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
19th Century Masonic Table with Leather Bible Compartment Flip Lid Compass Legs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare and fabulous 19th century faux book with compass legs as legs. Mustard paint on the legs with Gilt on the pages of the leather bound book. Looks to be original tassle.. Possibly...
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1860s American Folk Art Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Paint
H 14 in W 22.75 in D 14 in
36 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Nevada Statehood, ca 1864-1867
Located in York County, PA
36 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN PARADE FLAG WITH CANTED STARS IN DANCING ROWS, ON A BEAUTIFUL, CORNFLOWER BLUE CANTON; CIVIL WAR ERA, NEVADA STATEHOOD, 1864-1867
36 star antique American f...
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1860s Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Antique American Flag w/ 13 Stars in the Betsy Ross Design & 45 Stars on Reverse
Located in York County, PA
throughout our nation’s history for purposes both patriotic and utilitarian. This was the original number of
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1890s American Other Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool, Cotton
H 65.75 in W 105.25 in D 2.5 in
69th Battery Royal Field Artillery Framed Commemorative Embroidery
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
69th Battery Royal Field Artillery Framed Commemorative Embroidery
A stunning piece, in fine detail applied and embroidered tapestry, showing the counties and campaigns from 1855 ...
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
38 Star Parade Flag with Stars in a Medallion Configuration, ca 1876-1889
Located in York County, PA
38 STARS IN A MEDALLION CONFIGURATION WITH 2 OUTLIERS, ON AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH VIBRANT COLORATION, REFLECTS COLORADO STATEHOOD, 1876-1889, ILLUSTRATED IN “THE STARS & STRIPE...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
38 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood, ca 1876-1889
Located in York County, PA
38 STARS IN AN EXTREMELY UNUSUAL CONFIGURATION THAT BEARS A CLUSTER OF 6 SMALL STARS WITHIN A LINEAL PATTERN OF LARGER STARS, 1876-1889, COLORADO STATEHOOD
38 star American national...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Rare Suffragette Armband in Golden Yellow Felt, ca 1912-1919
Located in York County, PA
RARE SUFFRAGETTE ARMBAND IN GOLDEN YELLOW FELT, ONE OF ONLY TWO EXAMPLES THAT I HAVE ENCOUNTERED IN THIS COLOR & THE ONLY ONE IN THIS EXACT STYLE; MADE circa 1912-1919:
Wide, felt ...
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1910s American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Felt
Large Vintage Valley Forge American Flag with 48 Stars c.1940-1950-FREE SHIPPING
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A large Valley Forge American flag made with 48 hand sewn stars and stripes. It is in good condition and has brass grommets to hang.
CREATOR Valley Forge.
DATE OF MAN...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
H 117 in W 57.5 in D 0.125 in
Large Vintage Wool American Flag with 48 Stars c.1940-1950-FREE SHIPPING
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A large wool American flag made with 48 hand sewn stars and stripes. It is in good condition and has brass grommets to hang.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.19...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
H 117 in W 57.5 in D 0.125 in
Outstanding 13 Star Hand-sewn American Private Yacht Flag, ca 1865-1885
Located in York County, PA
private yachts, they were hoisted at patriotic events, including Lafayette’s final visit in 1824-25, the
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
H 58.25 in W 78.5 in D 2.5 in
Napoleonic Folk Art Calligraphy Drawing
Located in Greenwich, CT
worked into the design. A rare example of French patriotic Folk Art. Signed indistinctly. Most likely
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19th Century French Folk Art Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Pen, Paper, Giltwood
Antique Silk Broadside An Elegiac Poem Death of President George Washington 1800
Located in Portland, OR
An important & rare antique American political printed silk broadside, an elegy on the death of President George Washington, dated 1800.
A poem on the Death of President George Was...
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1790s Federal Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
H 20.5 in W 13 in D 1 in
34 Star Antique American Flag with Hourglass Medallion Stars, ca 1861-1863
Located in York County, PA
EXTRAORDINARY 34 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH AN ACCORDION OR HOURGLASS MEDALLION CONFIGURATION THAT SURROUNDS A PENTAGON OF STARS IN THE CENTER; MADE OF FINE SILK AND ENTIRELY HA...
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1860s American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
H 38 in W 56.5 in D 2.5 in
42 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Ca 1889-1890
Located in York County, PA
42 STARS ON AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH SCATTERED STAR POSITIONING, REFLECTS THE ADDITION OF WASHINGTON STATE, MONTANA, AND THE DAKOTAS, NEVER AN OFFICIAL STAR COUNT, circa 1889-18...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
33 Star Flag with Stars in a "Great Star" Pattern, Oregon State, ca 1859-1861
Located in York County, PA
33 STARS IN A "GREAT STAR" PATTER ON A BRILLIANT, ROYAL BLUE CANTON, A RARE AND EXTRAORDINARY EXAMPLE, PRE-CIVIL WAR THROUGH THE WAR'S OPENING YEAR, 1859-1861, OREGON STATEHOOD
33 s...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
H 15.75 in W 19.5 in D 2 in
34 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, CIVIL WAR PERIOD, 1861-63, a RARE STYLE, KANSAS STATEHOOD
Located in York County, PA
printed on wool and cotton, found other purposes, most notably for patriotic display at world's fairs
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1860s American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool, Cotton
H 33.25 in W 57.5 in D 2.5 in
44 Star Antique Parade Flag, Hourglass Formation, Wyoming Statehood ca 1890-1896
Located in York County, PA
44 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH AN HOURGLASS FORMATION ON A BRILLIANT BLUE CANTON; REFLECTS THE ERA WHEN WYOMING WAS THE MOST RECENT STATE TO JOIN THE UNION, 1890-1896
44 star Am...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 20 in W 25.25 in D 2 in
36 Star Antique Parade Flag, Vertical Position, Nevada Statehood, ca 1861-1867
Located in York County, PA
36 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN PARADE FLAG, WITH STARS THAT ALTERNATE IN THEIR VERTICAL POSITION FROM COLUMN TO COLUMN AND ROW-TO-ROW, PRINTED ON AN ESPECIALLY INTERESTING LENGTH OF COARSE...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 22.25 in W 18.75 in D 2 in
34 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Kansas Statehood, ca 1861-1863
Located in York County, PA
34 STARS IN A MEDALLION CONFIGURATION ON AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN PARADE FLAG WITH A LARGE, HALOED CENTER STAR; CIVIL WAR PERIOD, KANSAS STATEHOOD, 1861-1863
34 star American national pa...
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1860s American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
44 Star Antique American Flag, Stars in a Triple Wreath Pattern, Wyoming State
Located in York County, PA
44 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN PARADE FLAG WITH A TRIPLE WREATH FORM OF THE MEDALLION CONFIGURATION, RARE IN THIS PERIOD WITH A CIRCULAR STAR ARRANGEMENT, 1890-1896, REFLECTS THE ADDITION ...
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1890s American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 42.25 in W 34.75 in D 2.5 in
38 Star Antique American Flag by Horstman Brothers, Colorado Statehood, ca 1876
Located in York County, PA
, political rally, a reunion of soldiers, or some other patriotic event, most were made of cotton. While
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1870s American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 36.5 in W 47.5 in D 2.5 in
Pressed Brass Eagle, Parade Flag Holder and Bunting Tie Back, ca 1880-1895
Located in York County, PA
patriotic bunting could be tucked, and/or open tubes, into which the wooden staffs of parade flags could be
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Late 19th Century American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
H 14.5 in W 28.34 in D 2.75 in
Leather Fireman's Parade Belt
Located in York County, PA
limited appeal, the word "Liberty" opens the playing field to a nation-wide audience. Fire memorabilia is
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Early 1900s American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
36-Star Printed American Flag, Rare Haloed Star Medallion, Circa 1865
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This 36-star flag has stars arranged in a gorgeous and highly desirable medallion pattern. This particular medallion includes a large haloed star in the middle, two rings of stars s...
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1860s American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Fabric
Elaborate Sailor Souvenir of Washington Crossing the Delaware, ca 1885-1912
Located in York County, PA
orient could obtain beautiful needlework embroideries on shore, with patriotic American themes. These
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
Hand-Sewn 13 Star American Flag, Signed Grunfild, ca 1861-1877
Located in York County, PA
purposes. They were hoisted at patriotic events, including Lafayette’s final visit in 1824-25, the
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Late 19th Century American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
48 Star Antique American Flag, with Hand-Crocheted Stars, ca 1917-1918
Located in York County, PA
48 STARFISH-LIKE, NEEDLEWORK EXECUTED STARS ON A HAND-CROCHETED ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG FROM THE EARLIEST PART OF THE 48 STAR ERA, 1912-WWI (U.S. INVOLVEMENT 1917-18) OR EVEN PRIOR TO ...
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Early 20th Century American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Graphic American Suffragette Poster Commissioned by the Empire State Campaign
Located in York County, PA
RARE & BOLDLY GRAPHIC AMERICAN SUFFRAGETTE POSTER, COMMISSIONED BY THE EMPIRE STATE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE, CARRIE CHAPMAN CATT’S GROUP, circa 1915
Extremely rare and boldly graphic Suf...
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1910s American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
H 49.75 in W 37.75 in D 2.5 in
Hand-Pained Banner with the Seal of the State of Mississippi, circa 1872
Located in York County, PA
flags and other patriotic devices of this era.
This banner was once part of a much larger group—a
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1870s American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
39-Star Antique American Flag with 'Whimsical' Star Pattern, 1889
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
, and Idaho all together in 1889. As a result, this specific patriotic piece of American folk art is
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1880s American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
34 TUMBLING STARS on an ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG, CIVIL WAR PERIOD, 1861-63, KANSAS
Located in York County, PA
34 STARS WITH "DANCING" OR "TUMBLING" ORIENTATION, ON AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH EXTRAORDINARY COLORS, PRESS-DYED ON WOOL BUNTING, LIKELY PRODUCED FOR USE AS MILITARY CAMP COLORS,...
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1860s American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
H 34.25 in W 44.5 in D 2.5 in
34 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, CIVIL WAR, 1861-63, KANSAS STATEHOOD, 2nd KY CAVALRY
Located in York County, PA
34 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG OF THE CIVIL WAR PERIOD (1861-63), IN A TINY SCALE AMONG PIECED-AND-SEWN FLAGS OF THE PERIOD, WITH A TRIPLE-WREATH CONFIGURATION, AN ELONGATED FORMAT, A...
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1860s American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 29.5 in W 49 in D 2.5 in
Ironstone Suffragette Plate w/ Votes for Women Text, Made for Alva Belmont, 1914
Located in York County, PA
Association. According to Suffrage memorabilia expert Ken Folley, "There are at least eight different examples
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1910s English Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Porcelain
H 13 in W 13 in D 3 in
Printed Linen Kerchief of George Washington, ca 1806, Germantown, PA
Located in York County, PA
works, Germantown, Pennsylvania
Printed in sepia ink on coarse, white linen, this patriotic kerchief
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Early 19th Century American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Linen
Large Scale Printed Kerchief of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence
Located in York County, PA
terms of patriotic and political cloth. Out of the 1,500 items depicted by Collins, for example, nothing
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 42.25 in W 44.25 in D 2.5 in
39 Star Antique American Flag, Dakota Territories, ca 1876
Located in York County, PA
39 STARS IN TWO SIZES, ALTERNATING FROM ONE COLUMN TO THE NEXT, ON AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN PARADE FLAG DATING TO THE 1876 CENTENNIAL, NEVER AN OFFICIAL STAR COUNT, REFLECTS THE ANTICIPAT...
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1870s American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
43 Star Antique Silk American Flag, Idaho Statehood, ca 1890
Located in York County, PA
43 GILT-PAINTED STARS ON A SILK, ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH BULLION FRINGE; REFLECTS THE ADDITION OF IDAHO AS THE 43RD STATE ON JULY 3RD, 1890, ONE OF THE RAREST STAR COUNTS AMONG SU...
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1890s American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
38 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood, ca 1876-1889
Located in York County, PA
38 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN PARADE FLAG WITH JUSTIFIED ROWS OF 7-6-6-6-6-7 AND SCATTERED STAR ORIENTATION, MADE DURING THE PERIOD WHEN COLORADO WAS THE MOST RECENT STATE TO JOIN THE UNI...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Antique Federal Eagle American 50 Star Flag with Brass Eagle Pole, 19th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Monumental 50 star American Flag with antique Federal Eagle brass and wood pole. A patriotic piece
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19th Century American Federal Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 66 in W 69 in D 1.25 in
34 Star Antique American flag, Kansas Statehood, Civil War Period, ca 1861-1863
Located in York County, PA
34 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG OF THE CIVIL WAR PERIOD (1861-63), WITH WOVEN STRIPES, PRESS-DYED STARS, AND BEAUTIFUL COLORS, POSSIBLY MADE IN NEW YORK BY THE ANNIN COMPANY, REFLECTS ...
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1860s American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 53 in W 94 in D 2.5 in
38 Star Antique American Flag, Colorado Statehood, ca 1876-1889
Located in York County, PA
38 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH HAND-SEWN STARS IN AN 8-7-8-7-8 PATTERN OF JUSTIFIED ROWS, MADE IN THE PERIOD WHEN COLORADO WAS THE MOST RECENT STATE TO JOIN THE UNION, 1876-1889
...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
Swiss alp calendar dated 1797
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp calendar
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1790s Swiss Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wood, Paper
13 Star American Parade Flag with Rare Design, Ca 1888 Ex Richard Pierce
Located in York County, PA
Campaigns, but flags do not. This example, along with three others, were once part of an 1888 patriotic
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1880s American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
13 Star Antique American Flag with Hand-Sewn Stars in 5-3-5 Pattern, ca 1861-65
Located in York County, PA
both patriotic and utilitarian. Because this was the original number of stars on the American flag
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1860s American Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
H 48 in W 65.5 in D 2.5 in
Violet & Yellow Suffragette Parade Banner, Ca 1910-1920
Located in York County, PA
, these four colors were often mixed and matched, sometimes with others, namely blue, or patriotic red
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Early 20th Century Antique Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique patriotic memorabilia for your home. An item from our selection of antique patriotic memorabilia — often made from fabric, cotton and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of antique patriotic memorabilia — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An object in our assortment of antique patriotic memorabilia made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — is very popular. American Flag & Banner Co., Hortie-Van Manufacturing Co. and Samuel Augustus Mitchell each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of antique patriotic memorabilia that is worth considering.
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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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