H 37 in W 38.25 in D 2.5 in
1840 Campaign Kerchief of William Henry Harrison on Horseback
Located in York County, PA
Brief Biography & Notes Regarding the 1840 Campaign William Henry Harrison (b. Feb. 9th, 1773) was the son of wealthy plantation owner Benjamin Harrison V, who was a delegate to the...
Cotton
H 10.32 in W 7.01 in D 0 in
Old Print of John Tyler, the Tenth President of the United States, ca.1865
Located in Langweer, NL
John Tyler was the tenth president of the United States from 1841 to 1845 after briefly serving as the tenth vice president in 1841; he was elected to the latter office on the 1840 W...
Paper
H 32.5 in W 22.75 in D 13.5 in
19th Century American Antique Plaster Bust of Secretary of State Daniel Webster
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daniel Webster was an American lawyer, statesman and diplomat representing New Hampshire and Massachusetts in the U.S Congress and served as the Secretary of State under the presiden...
Plaster
H 3 in Dm 2.25 in
Benjamin Harrison Indian Peace Medal on Presentation Collar, 1889
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Every subsequent American president from Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Harrison is represented on a presidential peace medal, with the exception of William Henry Harrison.
Bronze
H 40 in W 39.25 in D 2.5 in
13 Stars on a flag Made for the 1840 Presidential Campaign of W.H. Harrison
Located in York County, PA
Whatever the case may be, those that survive fall not only among the earliest, but the most interesting of all printed versions of the Stars & Stripes. Brief Notes on William Henry ...
Silk
H 28 in W 35.5 in D 2.5 in
13 Star American Parade Flag with Rare Design, circa 1888 Ex Richard Pierce
Located in York County, PA
Among these are Abraham Lincoln (1860 campaign), Henry Clay (1844 campaign), John Fremont (1856), and Benjamin Harrison’s grandfather, William Henry Harrison (1840).
Cotton
H 26.5 in W 20 in D 1.5 in
Mid-Century Tempera Painting by Listed Artist Stanley Mitruk
By Stanley Mitruk
Located in Palm Springs, CA
His major projects during this time were the restoration of the “William Henry Harrison (9th President of the United States) Mansion” in Vincennes, Indiana, and the architectural pla...
Glass, Wood, Paper
H 24.38 in W 14.25 in D 1.25 in
Mid-Century Abstract Drawing, Signed, Framed, 8x10 on Paper, 1957
By Stanley Mitruk
Located in Palm Springs, CA
His major projects during this time were the restoration of the “William Henry Harrison (9th President of the United States) Mansion” in Vincennes, Indiana, and the architectural pla...
Paper, Glass, Wood
H 33.25 in W 40.25 in D 2.5 in
26 Star Antique American Flag, with 11 Stripes, Michigan Statehood, ca 1837-1846
Located in York County, PA
Most surviving parade flags with 26 stars have political advertising for the presidential campaign of William Henry Harrison (1840), Henry Clay (1844), or James Polk (1844), or to su...
Cotton
H 32.25 in W 43.75 in D 2.5 in
30 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Wisconsin Statehood, ca 1848-1850
Located in York County, PA
The first parade flags that are datable to a specific year—adorned with corresponding text and/or images for the purpose of advertising—appeared in 1840, produced for the successful ...
Cotton
H 14 in W 16 in D 1.5 in
Rare Presidential Document Wax Seal, 1840-1860
By US Government Printing Office
Located in Acworth, GA
Presidents served during this period: Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James K. Polk, Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan, Abraha...
Wax
H 39.25 in W 38.25 in
Rare Antique American Politcal Flag, 1840 Campaign of William Henry Harrison
Located in York County, PA
THE FIRST YEAR FOR POLITICAL CAMPAIGN PARADE FLAGS: A RARE EXAMPLE FROM THE 1840 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN OF WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON, WITH 13 STARS IN A 3rd MARYLAND PATTERN AND A FOLK ...
H 31.5 in W 37.75 in D 2.5 in
One of the Earliest Known Parade Flags, 1840 Campaign of William Henry Harrison
Located in York County, PA
One of the earliest known parade flags: a rare cexample from the 1840 presidential campaign of william henry harrison, with 13 stars in a 3rd maryland pattern, nickname and platform ...
Silk
H 37 in W 38.25 in D 2.5 in
1840 Campaign Kerchief Featuring an Image of William Henry Harrison on Horseback
Located in York County, PA
Tyler finished out his 4-year term but was generally unsuccessful in the White House, unpopular and did not seek reelection. Election Results: William Henry Harrison, Ohio (Whi...
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Kerchief with a Round Patriotic Shield, Harrison & Morton
Located in York County, PA
BOLD AND COLORFUL KERCHIEF WITH A ROUND PATRIOTIC SHIELD, MADE FOR THE 1888 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN OF WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON AND LEVI MORTON: This is one of the most striking campa...
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Campaign Kerchief From The 1840 Presidential Run Of W. Harrison
Located in York County, PA
POLITICAL CAMPAIGN KERCHIEF FROM THE 1840 PRESIDENTIAL RUN OF WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON, ONE OF THE FIRST KNOWN CAMPAIGN TEXTILES IN EARLY AMERICA: Political campaign kerchief, print...
H 64.5 in W 46 in D 2.5 in
Harrison & Morton Bandanna Flag from the Mastai Collection
Located in York County, PA
Cleveland was an imposing, five-foot eleven, two-hundred-sixty-pound man who was thought of as a ‘regular Joe’. By stark contrast, Harrison, was just five feet, six inches tall. Demo...
H 13 in W 9.5 in
Exceptionally Rare Political Campaign Parade Torch
Located in York County, PA
Collins loosely dates the form to 1860, but states that it could date as early as the William Henry Harrison campaign of 1840. Although Collins explains that "no patent or contempora...
H 13 in W 9.5 in
Exceptionally Rare Political Campaign Parade Torch
Located in York County, PA
Collins loosely dates the form to 1860, but states that it could date as early as the William Henry Harrison campaign of 1840. Although Collins explains that "no patent or contempora...
H 31.75 in W 34.75 in
1892 Campaign Kerchief Made to Support the Presidential Run of Benjamin Harrison
Located in York County, PA
At just five feet, six inches tall, Democrats called Harrison "Little Ben", but Republican supporters replied that he was big enough to wear the hat of his grandfather, William Henry...
H 56 in W 9.25 in D 3 in
Political Campaign Torch from the 1860 or 1864 Election of Abraham Lincoln
Located in York County, PA
Collins loosely dates the form to 1860, but states that it could date as early as the William Henry Harrison campaign of 1840. Although Collins explains that "no patent or contempor...
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Extremely Rare Henry Clay Campaign Parade Flag With Portrait
Located in York County, PA
Parade flags do exist from the 1840 campaign of William Henry Harrison, and while the Clay/Polk campaign was four years later, in 1844, this still means the Henry Clay campaign flags...
English Art Nouveau Five Pc Sterling Silver Tea Set Harrison Brothers and Howson
By Harrison Brothers & George Howson 1
Located in Northampton, GB
In 1847 James William Harrison, Henry Harrison and James William Howson, acting as Harrison Brothers & Howson acquired Thomas Sansom & Sons.
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 77.5 in W 12.25 in D 2 in
Eagle Parade Torch from the 1860 or 1864 Campaign of Abraham Lincoln
Located in York County, PA
Collins loosely dates the form to 1860, but states that it could date as early as the William Henry Harrison campaign of 1840. Although Collins explains that "no patent or contempora...
Metal
H 6.5 in W 7.75 in D 2 in
Rare 13 Star Parade Flag Dating to the Civil War Peroid
Located in York County, PA
The earliest datable examples that survive today were made in 1840; these advertise the presidential campaign of William Henry Harrison with overprinted names, slogans, and images.
H 10.25 in W 12.75 in D 2 in
13 Star Antique American Parade Flag with Star in Snowflake Pattern, ca 1861-65
Located in York County, PA
The earliest examples that survive today that are datable to a specific year were made to advertise the 1840 presidential campaign of William Henry Harrison, adorned with overprinted...
Cotton
H 31.5 in W 37.75 in D 2.5 in
26 Star, 1844 Presidential Campaign Flag for Clay, Frelinghuysen and Markle
Located in York County, PA
Henry Markle served as a captain of the Light Dragoons under General William Henry Harrison during the War of 1812.
H 38.75 in W 40.5 in D 2.5 in
Rare, Silk, Patriotic Kerchief with Dynamic Eagle and 13 Mariner's Compass Stars
Located in York County, PA
There are exceptions to the rule, however, and among them are examples made for the 1840 presidential Campaign of William Henry Harrison and the 1844 Campaign of Henry Clay.
H 41 in W 30.25 in D 2.5 in
26 Star Arranged in a Stunning "Great Star" Configuration
Located in York County, PA
Most known printed examples of this era have printed, political advertising for the presidential Campaign of William Henry Harrison (1840), Henry Clay or James Polk (1844).
H 30.25 in W 41 in D 2 in
26 Star Flag with Stars Arranged in a Great Star Configuration
Located in York County, PA
Most known printed examples of this era have printed, political advertising for the presidential campaign of William Henry Harrison (1840), Henry Clay or James Polk (1844).
H 38.25 in W 35.75 in D 2.5 in
Extremely Rare, Cotton, Antique American Parade Flag with 26 Stars & 11 Stripes
Located in York County, PA
Most printed examples have political advertising for the presidential campaign of William Henry Harrison (1840), Henry Clay or James Polk (1844), or to support the 1844 platform of a...
H 38.25 in W 35.75 in D 2.5 in
Extremely Rare, Cotton, Antiques American Parade Flag with 26 Stars
Located in York County, PA
Most printed examples have political advertising for the presidential Campaign of William Henry Harrison (1840), Henry Clay or James Polk (1844), or to support the 1844 platform of a...
H 2.76 in W 14.57 in D 10.63 in
Antique Boxed Set of 12 Pairs Pistol Grip Fruit Forks and Knives, 1905
By Harrison Brothers & George Howson 1
Located in London, GB
Later the business was continued as Thomas Sansom & Sons, in partnership with his sons Abraham, John and William Sansom. In 1847 the business was acquired by James William Harrison, ...
Sterling Silver
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McKinley & Roosevelt vs. Bryan & Stevenson, A rare pair of Flags
Located in York County, PA
BRYAN & STEVENSON, A RARE AND HIGHLY DESIRABLE PAIR OF CA 1900 CAMPAIGN PARADE FLAGS: Political parade flags in Stars & Stripes format first appeared in 1840, made to advertise th...
H 11.25 in W 14.25 in D 1 in
31 Star Flag Arranged in a Rare Variation of the "Great Star" Pattern
Located in York County, PA
Campaigning for public office was considered unbecoming of a gentleman until 1840, when Whig candidate William Henry Harrison became the first to actively pursue the venture.
H 25.25 in W 22.25 in D 2 in
31 Stars Arranged in a Rare Variation of the "Great Star" Pattern
Located in York County, PA
Campaigning for public office was considered unbecoming of a gentleman until the pivotal year of 1840, when Whig candidate William Henry Harrison became the first to produce flags, k...
Cotton
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31 Star Flag, "Great Star" Pattern
Located in York County, PA
Campaigning for public office was considered unbecoming of a gentleman until the pivotal year of 1840, when Whig candidate William Henry Harrison became the first to produce flags, k...
H 9.85 in W 12.21 in D 8.67 in
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Breakfast Set Toast Rack, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Dimensions in cm: Height 25 x width 31 x depth 22 Dimensions in inches: Height 10 inches x width 1 foot x depth 9 inches Harrison Brothers & Howson, Business founded in 18...
Silver Plate
H 19.5 in W 25.5 in D 2.5 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...
Cotton
H 32.5 in W 32.5 in D 2.5 in
Declaration of Independence Printed Scarf
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a patriotic silk scarf, celebrating the Declaration of Independence. At center of the silk scarf design is artistic rendering of the Declaration of Independence. The fam...
Silk
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