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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 Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Clay
Political Debates Between Abraham Lincoln & Stephen A. Douglas, Limited Edition
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Lincoln, Abraham and Stephen A. Douglas. Political Debates Between Hon. Abraham Lincoln and Hon
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Late 19th Century Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
H 10.25 in W 7.75 in D 1.75 in
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 Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 39.38 in W 67.72 in D 0.2 in
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 Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 21 in W 43 in D 2.5 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 Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Vintage Fante People Asafo Flag in Orange Cotton Appliqué Patterns, Ghana, 1970s
By Fante People
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
the “Asafo” and their flags was to exert power, political influence and maintain codes of conduct
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1970s Ghanaian Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 36.23 in W 61.03 in D 0.2 in
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
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1790s Federal Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
H 20.5 in W 13 in D 1 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 Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 40.56 in W 61.82 in D 0.2 in
Rare "I Was there" March on Washington Red Pennant, Dated August 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 Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Felt
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 Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Ironstone Suffragette Plate w/ Votes for Women Text, Made for Alva Belmont, 1914
Located in York County, PA
Island, socialite. Belmont was the founder of a pro-suffrage group called the Political Equality
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1910s English Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Porcelain
H 13 in W 13 in D 3 in
Early California Republic Kerchief, Likely Made at the Panama-Pacific Expo 1915
Located in York County, PA
, first appears in political campaign material in the 1888 election year. Various examples have been
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Early 20th Century American Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Rare Yellow & White Suffrage Parasol with "Votes for Women" Text
Located in York County, PA
[HEADQUARTERED IN NEW YORK], CIRCA 1913-1915:
In the world of Suffrage memorabilia, parasols and umbrellas are
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Mid-20th Century North American Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
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 Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 40.16 in W 51.19 in D 0.2 in
34 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Kansas Statehood, ca 1861-1863
Located in York County, PA
.
It is of interest to note that a flag in this style was discovered tacked to the staff of a political
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1860s American Used Political 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 Used Political 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 Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Paint
H 14 in W 22.75 in D 14 in
Red Cross Banner with Whimsical Lettering, ca 1917 - 1918
Located in York County, PA
EXCEPTIONAL RED CROSS BANNER WITH WHIMSICAL LETTERING AND A TERRIFIC SLOGAN, WWI (U.S. INVOLVEMENT 1917-18), ONE OF APPROXIMATELY THREE EXAMPLES PRESENTLY IDENTIFIED
EXCEPTIONAL RE...
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Early 20th Century American Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
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 Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
13 Star Antique American Flag , Ca 1890-1899
Located in York County, PA
13 STARS WITH SHORT, CONICAL ARMS ON A SMALL SCALE, ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG MADE DURING THE LAST DECADE F THE 19TH CENTURY; POSSIBLY OF PHILADELPHIA ORIGIN; FORMERLY IN THE COLLECTION ...
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1890s American Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
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 Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
33 Star Flag with Stars in a "Great Star" Pattern, Oregon State, ca 1859-1861
Located in York County, PA
private use prior to 1861 seems to have accompanied political campaigning. Private use of the national
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Mid-19th Century American Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
H 15.75 in W 19.5 in D 2 in
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 Used Political 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 Used 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 Used Political 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 Used Political 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 Used Political 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 Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
H 117 in W 57.5 in D 0.125 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 Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
H 38 in W 56.5 in D 2.5 in
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 Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Felt
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 Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
13 Star Antique American Flag, ca 1895-1926
Located in York County, PA
13 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH A 3-2-3-2-3 CONFIGURATION OF STARS ON AN INDIGO CANTON, SQUARISH PROPORTIONS, AND A BEAUTIFUL OVERALL PRESENTATION, MADE circa 1895-1926
This 13 s...
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Late 19th Century American Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
34 TUMBLING STARS on an ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG, CIVIL WAR PERIOD, 1861-63, KANSAS
Located in York County, PA
buyer wished. Some probably saw short-term use at parades and political events, as well as in service
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1860s American Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
H 34.25 in W 44.5 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 Used Political 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 Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 22.25 in W 18.75 in D 2 in
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 Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 42.25 in W 34.75 in D 2.5 in
45 Star Antique American Flag, with Staggered Rows, Utah Statehood, ca 1890-1896
Located in York County, PA
45 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH STAGGERED ROWS OF STARS ON A DUSTY BLUE CANTON; REFLECTS THE PERIOD WHEN UTAH WAS THE MOST RECENT STATE TO JOIN THE UNION, 1890-1896
Utah became t...
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1890s American Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
H 44.75 in W 72.25 in D 2.5 in
Antique American Flag w/ 13 Stars in the Betsy Ross Design & 45 Stars on Reverse
Located in York County, PA
13 STARS IN THE BETSY ROSS PATTERN, WITH 45 STARS ON THE REVERSE; ON AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG MADE AND SIGNED BY A PREVIOUSLY UNIDENTIFIED FLAG-MAKER, ANNIE MAC LACHLAN OF JERSEY CI...
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1890s American Other Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Wool, Cotton
H 65.75 in W 105.25 in D 2.5 in
Civil War Apron, Made In Cambridge, OH by Laura, Hynes, ca 1861
Located in York County, PA
CIVIL WAR PERIOD APRON, MADE IN CAMBRIDGE, OHIO IN 1861 BY 12-YEAR-OLD LAURA HAYNES, WORN BY HER AT BENEFITS FOR THE U.S. SANITARY COMMISSION, PREDECESSOR OF THE RED CROSS, THAT STAF...
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1860s American Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
1912 Roosevelt Turkey Red Bandana, ca 1912
Located in York County, PA
. His participation manifested into a unique political incident, in which the independent, Roosevelt
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1910s American Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
34 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, CIVIL WAR PERIOD, 1861-63, a RARE STYLE, KANSAS STATEHOOD
Located in York County, PA
political events, were typically printed on cotton or silk. Cotton absorbs water and silk, while
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1860s American Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Wool, Cotton
H 33.25 in W 57.5 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 Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 36.5 in W 47.5 in D 2.5 in
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 Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Fabric
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 Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
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 Used 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 Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Felt
33 Stars Antique American Flag, Oregon Statehood, 1859-1891
Located in York County, PA
1861 seems to have accompanied political campaigning. Private use of the national flag rose swiftly
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Late 19th Century American Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Swallowed Tailed, Suffragette Pennant in Black and Orange, ca 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 Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Felt, Cotton
Paper Suffrage Pennant with Bold and Whimsical Western Style Lettering, ca 1915
Located in York County, PA
point.
An example in this style is documented in "The Keynoter: Journal of the American Political
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1910s American Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 31 in D 2 in
Outstanding 13 Star Hand-sewn American Private Yacht Flag, ca 1865-1885
Located in York County, PA
OUTSTANDING, 13 STAR, ANTIQUE AMERICAN PRIVATE YACHT ENSIGN WITH GREAT FOLK QUALITIES THAT INCLUDE AN UNUSUALLY WIDE ANCHOR AND A DECIDEDLY LOPSIDED RING OF 13 STARS; MADE DURING THE...
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Mid-19th Century American Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
H 58.25 in W 78.5 in D 2.5 in
45 Star Antique American Flag, Utah Statehood, Ca 1896-1908
Located in York County, PA
45 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN PARADE FLAG WITH ITS STARS ARRANGED IN A NOTCHED PATTERN, 1896-1908, UTAH STATEHOOD
45 star American national flag, printed on coarse, glazed cotton. Eviden...
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Late 19th Century American Used Political 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 Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
H 49.75 in W 37.75 in D 2.5 in
Large Scale Printed Kerchief of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence
Located in York County, PA
(Smithsonian Press, 1979), p. 200. Collins formerly served as the Smithsonian's curator of political history
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Mid-19th Century American Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 42.25 in W 44.25 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 Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 29.5 in W 49 in D 2.5 in
Texas Centennial Exposition Pennant, ca 1936
Located in York County, PA
TEXAS CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION PENNANT, CELEBRATING 100-YEARS OF TEXAS INDEPENDENCE FROM MEXICO AND ITS ESTABLISHMENT AS AN INDEPENDENT NATION
While most states celebrate anniversaries...
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1930s American Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Felt
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 Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
men's boots Gucci
Located in Нұр-Сұлтан, KZ
men's boots classic boots, previously used, size 41.5 European, good condition
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21st Century and Contemporary Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
48 Star U.S Navy Jack Flown on the USS FT. Mandan, ca 1945
Located in York County, PA
48 STAR U.S. NAVY JACK, MARKED AS HAVING BEEN FLOWN ON THE U.S.S. FT. MANDAN, LAUNCHED NEAR THE END OF WWII, IN 1945, WITH SERVICE DURING BOTH THE KOREAN AND VIETNAM WAR ERAS, IN THE...
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1940s American Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
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 Used Political 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 Used Political Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
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Used Political Memorabilia For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of used political memorabilia for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, cotton and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of used political memorabilia — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A choice in our collection of used political memorabilia is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Neoclassical and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made object in our assortment of used political memorabilia has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by American Flag & Banner Co., Fante People and Hermès are consistently popular.
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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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