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Patriotic Handkerchief

"The Old Flag and Protection" Benjamin Harrison Campaign Handkerchief, 1888
"The Old Flag and Protection" Benjamin Harrison Campaign Handkerchief, 1888

"The Old Flag and Protection" Benjamin Harrison Campaign Handkerchief, 1888

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is an original Benjamin Harrison campaign handkerchief, from the 1888 presidential

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Antique 1880s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Silk

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"Remember the Maine" Spanish-American War Commemorative Bandana, Late 19th Cent.
"Remember the Maine" Spanish-American War Commemorative Bandana, Late 19th Cent.

"Remember the Maine" Spanish-American War Commemorative Bandana, Late 19th Cent.

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

. Printed on cotton, this patriotic handkerchief depicts the famous U.S.S. Maine battleship at center

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Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Cotton

"The Farewell" Patriotic Flag Bandana, Early 20th Century

"The Farewell" Patriotic Flag Bandana, Early 20th Century

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is a sentimental and patriotic silk handkerchief from WWI. Referred to as a “sweetheart silk

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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Confederate Bible Flag, Captured at the Battle of the Handkerchiefs
Confederate Bible Flag, Captured at the Battle of the Handkerchiefs

Confederate Bible Flag, Captured at the Battle of the Handkerchiefs

Located in York County, PA

NEW ORLEANS AT THE "BATTLE OF THE HANDKERCHIEFS" BY MAJOR FREDERICK GREEN STILES OF THE 42nd

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Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

"Repeal the 18th Amendment. More Beer, Less Taxes" Printed Handkerchief, 1930s
"Repeal the 18th Amendment. More Beer, Less Taxes" Printed Handkerchief, 1930s

"Repeal the 18th Amendment. More Beer, Less Taxes" Printed Handkerchief, 1930s

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Offered here is an original early 1930s printed cotton handkerchief from the New York retailer Peck

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Interwar Period Italian Blue Silk Handkerchief With Airplanes, circa 1930s
Interwar Period Italian Blue Silk Handkerchief With Airplanes, circa 1930s

Interwar Period Italian Blue Silk Handkerchief With Airplanes, circa 1930s

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is a printed silk handkerchief from the interwar period, with an Italian aviation theme. This

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Vintage 1930s Italian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Silk

Rough Rider Commemorative Handkerchief
Rough Rider Commemorative Handkerchief

Rough Rider Commemorative Handkerchief

Located in New York, NY

Theodore Roosevelt portrayed as a rough rider, in indigo and white.

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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Antique American Flag w/ Hand-Written Inscriptions Mourning the Death of FDR
Antique American Flag w/ Hand-Written Inscriptions Mourning the Death of FDR

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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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

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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.

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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.