At 1stDibs, there are several options of silk flags available for sale. Frequently made of
fabric,
silk and
brass, all silk flags available were constructed with great care. Silk flags have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Silk flags are generally popular furniture pieces, but
Folk Art style is often sought at 1stDibs. Silk flags have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by
Sarah M. Wilson are consistently popular.
Silk flags can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,600, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $13,000.
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.