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Original Pottery Sculpture Head Planter, General Charles De Gaulle
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Original Pottery sculpture head planter, general Charles De Gaulle Political Memorabilia.
This
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1950s French Folk Art Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Clay
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Painted Gladstone Bag Political Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rather odd hand painted political black leather Gladstone holdall, believed to be a graduate
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20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
H 11.82 in W 15.36 in D 5.52 in
Stars & Stripe Pennant from the March on Washington, August 28, 1963
Located in York County, PA
national flag, printed with patriotic and political messages, especially with aesthetics that seem to hail
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1960s American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
48 Stars Canted Left and Right in Dancing Stars, ca 1912-1918
Located in York County, PA
48 STARS CANTED TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT IN DANCING ROWS, A RARE VARIETY OF ANTIQUE AMERICAN PARADE FLAG IN A LARGE SCALE, 1912-1918 OR PERHAPS EARLIER, REFLECTS ARIZONA & NEW MEXICO ST...
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20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Flag 1953
Located in Hastings, GB
British Royal Family
A Rare And Historical Royal Coronation Flag from The Coronation Of HRH Queen Elizabeth 2nd, June 2nd 1953.
Due To The Size This Flag Would Have Been Used Strun...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Flag 1953
Located in Hastings, GB
British Royal Family
A Rare And Historical Royal Coronation Flag from The Coronation Of HRH Queen Elizabeth 2nd, June 2nd 1953.
Due To The Size This Flag Would Have Been Designed t...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Vintage British Empire Dominion Coronation Flag
Located in Hastings, GB
Patriotic British Coronation Dominions Flag
British Royal Family
The flag represents the British Empire and the unity between the UK and its dominions during the coronation of King ...
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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Carrie Chapman's "Woman Suffrage Party" Pennant, New York City, ca 1912-1920
Located in York County, PA
. Compiled and written by Kenneth Florey, this is the best reference on Suffrage memorabilia. Another, with
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 21 in W 43 in D 2.5 in
Marine Corps Recruitment Poster by Sidney Riesenberg ca 1910-1916
Located in York County, PA
EXTRAORDINARY MARINE CORPS RECRUITMENT POSTER BY SIDNEY RIESENBERG (1885-1971), WITH SHARPLY APPOINTED OFFICERS STROLLING IN AN EXOTIC LOCAL, LIKELY DERNA OR MARRAKESH (i.e., “THE SH...
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20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Toy Children's American "Flag Blocks" by The Embossing Co. New York Circa 1940
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fabulous set of children's blocks (54 in all) stenciled, hand painted, and decorated on all sides, but featuring the 48 star American Flag (created in 1912 with addition of New Mexic...
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
H 1.5 in W 12.25 in D 7.88 in
Willy Mays San Francisco Stadium Souvenir C.1950-1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
Willy Mays San Francisco stadium souvenir with fabric attached.
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
West Point Window Banner, Made Approx. US Involvement in WWI (1917-1918)
Located in York County, PA
PATRIOTIC WEST POINT WINDOW BANNER, PROBABLY MADE AROUND THE TIME OF U.S. INVOLVEMENT IN WWI (1917-18), A WONDERFUL EAMPLE WITH THE ACADEMY CREST & A SALMON RED BINDING
Small window...
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Felt
H 17.25 in W 14.75 in D 2 in
20th Century Vintage Hungarian Flag by Bulldog, Cotton Bunting, American Made
Located in Chicago, IL
An original 100% cotton bunting Hungarian flag with metal grommets, made by Bulldog in Verona, New Jersey. Heavy woven fabric with bold color.
Measures exactly 32.25" high x 58" wid...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
H 32.25 in W 58 in D 0.07 in
Martin Luther King Pennant, March on Washington, I Have A Dream, Aug 28, 1963
Located in York County, PA
political pennant was flown in tribute of what would soon be touted as one of the most galvanizing events in
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Felt
H 21 in W 31.5 in D 2 in
Thomas Dewey & Harry Truman 1948 Presidential Election Campaign Collage
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
days preceding the 1948 presidential vote, political analysts and polls had Truman so far behind Dewey
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
48 Star US Navy Jack Made at Mare Island, California, Dated 1944
Located in York County, PA
48 STAR U.S. NAVY JACK, MADE AT MARE ISLAND, CALIFORNIA, HEADQUARTERS OF THE PACIFIC FLEET, DURING WWII, DATED 1944
United States Navy jack with 48 stars, made during WWII (U.S. inv...
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1940s American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
48-Star Printed American Flag, Commemorating Arizona Statehood, 1912-1958
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an original 48-star American parade flag, celebrating Arizona statehood. A wonderful product of our nation's early history, this flag is an authentic antique, with a fly date...
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Fabric
H 12.5 in W 16.5 in D 1.5 in
Presentation WW2 Propeller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This antique world war 2 wooden propeller is inscribed with names of fallen veterans. This presentation piece is a great collectable as remembrance of the service given in war.
Pleas...
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20th Century Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Swallowed Tailed, Suffragette Pennant in Black and Orange, circa 1912-1920
Located in York County, PA
, the Women’s Political Union of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
A yellow and black example of
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Felt, Cotton
H 20.5 in W 42 in D 2.5 in
"Washington Bicentennial 1732-1932" Parade Flag, Printed Gold and Blue, c. 1932
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a George Washington Bicentennial parade flag from 1932. The flag is printed with gold, white, and blue stripes, with a prominent bust portrait of George Washington at ce...
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1930s American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 15.38 in W 10.5 in D 1.25 in
Franklin D. Roosevelt 1936 Campaign Poster: "The Man with a Heart..."
Located in York County, PA
WHAT IS PERHAPS THE BEST SLOGAN IN 19TH OR 20TH AMERICAN POLITICS
Large scale presidential Campaign
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1930s American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
"Victory with Arms Needs Machines on Farms" WWII Poster ca 1942-1945
Located in York County, PA
“VICTORY WITH ARMS NEEDS MACHINES ON FARMS”: EXTREMELY RARE WWI POSTER WITH AN EAGLE PERCHED ON A TRACTOR & A TERRIFIC SLOGAN
WWII poster, printed on paper board, pleading for aid i...
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Oversized Gavel, 1970s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Call your next witness and play both the judge and juror with this oversized gavel. Super unique historical piece of art that is perfect for anyone who adores a fun spin on a typical...
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1970s American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
WWII Liberation Flag with 23 Silver Gilt Stars, ca 1944
Located in York County, PA
WWII LIBERATION FLAG w/ 23 SILVER GILT STARS ON A CORNFLOWER BLUE CANTON & 16 STRIPES, MADE TO WELCOME U.S. TROOPS IN FRANCE FOLLOWING LIBERATION FROM THE GERMANS IN THE WAKE OF THE...
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1940s French Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Power Squadrons Ensign Made by Annin in New York, or New Jersey, ca 1914-1945
Located in York County, PA
POWER SQUADRONS ENSIGN, MADE BY ANNIN IN NEW YORK CITY or NEW JERSEY, circa 1914-WWII ERA
The Power Squadron of the Boston Yacht Club was formed in 1914. It was the first organizati...
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
H 25.25 in W 33.5 in D 2.5 in
Rare Original Mid Century 1950s South Korea Korean War Taegeukgi Flag 48"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare original vintage South Korean / Korean War era flag, circa 1950's. White cotton with screen printed design.
Dimensions:
48" x 34" (Length x Width)
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Eisenhower's 1952 Portrait Style Presidential Campaign Kerchief
Located in York County, PA
PORTRAIT STYLE KERCHIEF FROM THE 1952 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN OF REPUBLICAN IKE EISENHOWER, FORMER SUPREME COMMANDER OF ALLIED FORCES IN EUROPE DURING WWII (NATO)
Printed cotton kerch...
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1950s American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Union Jack, Circa 1950s
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a beautiful Union Jack parade flag, dating from the early 1950s, during the early years of Queen Elizabeth II's reign. The flag is printed on cotton, with machine-sewn hemmed...
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
West Point Pennant with Striking Colors and Graphics, ca 1940-1950
Located in York County, PA
WEST POINT PENNANT WITH STRIKING COLOR & GRAPHICS, WWII ERA - 1950's
Triangular pennant, made for the United States Military Academy at West Point, with exceptional colors and graph...
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Felt
Vintage French Military Academy Officers Hat, Mid Century
Located in South Salem, NY
A rare French Military Academy Officer's hat or cap from the 1970s. These special and unique hats are part of the uniform of students studying to become officers in the French Milita...
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1970s French Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Felt
Vintage French Military Academy Officers Hat, Mid Century
Located in South Salem, NY
A rare French Military Academy Officer's hat or cap from the 1970s. These special and unique hats are part of the uniform of students studying to become officers in the French Milita...
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1970s French Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Felt
13 Star, Betsy Ross Pattern Flag, Made by the Annin Company, ca 1955-1965
Located in York County, PA
13 STARS IN THE BETSY ROSS PATTERN, ON A VINTAGE AMERICAN FLAG, MADE BY THE ANNIN COMPANY OF NEW YORK & NEW JERSEY, circa 1955 - 1965
13 star American national flag, made entirely o...
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
48 Star Crocheted Homemade American Flag, WWII Era, 1941-1945
Located in York County, PA
48 star, crocheted, antique american flag of the wwii era (1941-1945), a beautiful, homemade example, with a red, white, & blue hoist and flower-like stars:
Crocheted American fla...
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Antique World War 2 Bruce Stapleton 'Victory Bonds' Patriotic Framed Poster
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This WW2 patriotic 'Victory Bonds' poster shows no printers signature, but the original image was done by Bruce Stapleton for the Canadian war effort in approximately 1940 in the per...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Art Deco Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
H 26 in W 20.5 in D 0.75 in
Indiana State Flag, with Gold Fringe circa 1930-1955
Located in York County, PA
Indiana State Flag With Square-like Proportions, An Offset Device, And Gold Fringe, Circa 1930-1955:
Despite the fact that most of the United States joined the Union during the 18...
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20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Set of 12 Custom Finely Framed Scottish Postcards, Vintage Catherine Reiss Inc
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of 12 custom framed Scottish postcards, vintage Catherine Reiss Inc. Six framed group of cards with two in each frame.
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Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 11.5 in W 9.25 in D 1 in
1940s Italian Photograph with Wooden Frame
Located in High Point, NC
A black and white photograph in a wooden frame from 1940s Italy, depicting a parade or official gathering. The photograph would have been taken during the years of the Mussolini dict...
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1940s Italian Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Wood, Paper
U.S War Department Commissioning Pennant with 13 Stars
Located in York County, PA
EXTREMELY RARE U.S. WAR DEPARTMENT COMMISSIONING PENNANT WITH 13 STARS, A REVERSAL OF THE U.S. NAVY COLOR SCHEME, TWENTY-FOUR FEET ON THE FLY, SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR - WWI ERA (1898-19...
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20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
Patriotic Folky Uncle Sam, Garden Ornament
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade and painted Uncle Sam in all original painted surface.
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20th Century American Country Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Paint, Wood
"Roosevelt & Garner" Embroidered Armband Supporting the 1932 Democratic Ticket
Located in York County, PA
"ROOSEVELT & GARNER", AN EMBROIDERED ARMBAND SUPPORTING THE 1932 DEMOCRAT PRESIDENTIAL TICKET AND THE REPEAL OF PROHIBITION
Made for the 1932 Democratic presidential Campaign ticke...
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1930s American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 28.75 in W 13 in D 2 in
Antique American Flag w/ Hand-Written Inscriptions Mourning the Death of FDR
Located in York County, PA
48 STARS ON ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH HAND-WRITTEN INSCRIPTIONS AND AN EMBROIDERED DATE OF APRIL 12TH, 1945, MOURNING THE DEATH OF PRESIDENT FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT:
American na...
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1940s American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 19.5 in W 25.5 in D 2.5 in
Franco-American Textile with the Image of an Eagle Holding the American and Flag
Located in York County, PA
Franco-American textile with the image of an eagle supporting knotted and draped american and French flags beneath four war planes; embroidered silk floss and metallic bullion thread...
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
H 37 in W 41.25 in D 2.5 in
AL Malaikah Vintage Iconic Masonic Shriner Burgundy Wool Fez Hat in Original Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
AL Malaikah vintage Masonic Shriner iconic burgundy wool Fez hat with original box.
Al Malaikah, legion of Honor vintage fez hat from the Los Angeles Al Malaikah Shriner masonic lod...
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1970s American Moorish Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
Russian Matryoshka Nestled Dolls 'Czar Nicholas II and Family'
Located in Asheville, NC
Hand-painted and carved neastled dolls of Alexandra and Nicholas II and their four daughters, the Grand Duchess Olga in 1895, the Grand Duchess Tatiana in 1897, Grand Duchess Maria i...
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Mid-20th Century Russian Folk Art Vintage Political Memorabilia
AL Malaikah Vintage Iconic Masonic Shriner Burgundy Wool Fez Hat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
AL Malaikah vintage Masonic Shriner iconic burgundy wool Fez hat.
Al Malaikah, legion of Honor vintage fez hat from the Los Angeles Al Malaikah Shriner masonic lodge.
This vintage ...
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Late 20th Century American Moorish Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
Large 48 Star Embroidered Flag Pillow
By American Flag & Banner Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This monumental 48 star flag pillow is in great in great condition and has a red cotton linen pillow. The big pillow id down and feather fill.
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Mid-20th Century American Country Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Framed Hand Sewn Patriotic Sham Made from a Flag and Ship Ribbons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Great framed Folk Art sham with 48star flag and ship ribbons is a great patriotic item. The top left corner as well as the bottom right corner are scraps of a 48 star linen flag...
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20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Plexiglass
WWII Auxiliary Police Helmet
Located in Seattle, WA
Intact helmet from Auxiliary Police Force measurements are approximate- contact dealer for specifics
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1940s American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
1973 Dutch political poster created for Jongerenfront - Vietnam
Located in PARIS, FR
the Vietnamese people. Today, it remains highly collectible among enthusiasts of political memorabilia
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1970s Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Screen, Paper
Sterling Silver Bust of Winston Churchill (London, 1969)
Located in Islamabad, PK
would make a compelling addition to any collection of political memorabilia or modernist silverwork
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20th Century British Brutalist Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
Portrait of Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890–1969) Original 1951 French Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
for collectors of military memorabilia, political artifacts, or fine art.
For more any more
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Vintage Asafo Flag in Pink Cotton Appliqué Pattern by Fante People, Ghana, 1960s
By Fante People
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
primary role of the “Asafo” and their flags was to exert power, political influence and maintain codes of
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1960s Ghanaian Folk Art Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 39.38 in W 67.72 in D 0.2 in
Vintage Kwamina Amoaku Asafo Flag in Cotton Appliqué Pattern, Ghana, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
. The primary role of the “Asafo” and their flags was to exert power, political influence and maintain
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1960s Ghanaian Folk Art Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 40.56 in W 61.82 in D 0.2 in
Vintage Fante People Asafo Flag in Cotton Applique Patterns, Ghana, 1930-1950s
By Fante People
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
, political influence and maintain codes of conduct within Fante communities.
Measures: H 102 x W 130 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 40.16 in W 51.19 in D 0.2 in
Porcelain Cultural Revolution Period Figurine
Located in Hudson, NY
social-political movement that took place in the People's Republic of China from 1966 until 1976. Set
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Late 20th Century Chinese Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Porcelain
British Navy Liberation Flag, 1944
Located in Gent, BE
For your consideration,
A original handmade liberation flag. Handmade in the time period 1944-1945. People craftily made and hid these flags until the arriving liberation forces p...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Folk Art Vintage Political Memorabilia
Huge Enamel American Flag
Located in Seattle, WA
Large-scale enamel on steel American flag mounted onto a steel frame with a built in French cleat.
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Painted Shearling Vest
Located in Seattle, WA
Snap in shearling bomber jacket liner adorned with a Vietnam era soldier brandishing a machine gun. This appears to be a men's large.
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1960s American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Wool, Paint
Rare Giant Flag Company Advertising Banner, Vintage
By Dettras Flag Products
Located in Acworth, GA
What a incredible rare find....A large vintage advertising banner for a flag manufacturer. It is large 72" high and 46" wide. The letters on the top and bottom are individual letters...
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1940s American American Classical Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton Canvas
1956 Eisenhower Campaign Parasol
Located in North Egremont, MA
Printed cotton 25.5 in. diameter parasol carried by "Ike Girls" at "Eisenhower Bandwagon" events during the 1956 presidential race. The cloth itself is strong but...
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1950s American Vintage Political Memorabilia
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Vintage Political Memorabilia For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of vintage political memorabilia on 1stDibs. A piece of vintage political memorabilia — often made from fabric, cotton and wood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each item from our selection of vintage political memorabilia bearing Folk Art, Neoclassical or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made choice in our collection of vintage political memorabilia over the years, but those crafted by American Flag & Banner Co., Fante People and Hermès are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Vintage Political Memorabilia?
A piece of vintage political memorabilia can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,704, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $18,500.
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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