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Political and Patriotic Memorabilia For Sale
Pair 19th Century Victorian Eastlake Free Mason Throne Chairs w/ Symbolism
Located in Savannah, GA
Victorian Eastlake large upholstered solid oak throne chairs from Masonic Lodge with lots of detailed carving. The pair consists of one with the plumb bob sy...
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1880s American Eastlake Antique Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Large, Decorative Bronze Sculpture of a Spartan Warrior with Sword, Greco Roman
Located in Berlin, DE
Large and decorative bronze sculpture of a Spartan warrior.
By Professor Victor Heinrich Seifert. Signed.
Excellent masterpiece. On marble base.
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19th Century Austrian Antique Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
"The Second World War, " by Winston Churchill
Located in Austin, TX
The Second World War by Winston Churchill from Houghton-Mifflin Company, Boston.
A vintage edition of Winston Churchill's six-volume memoir, The Second World War, for which he was a...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
United State Marine Corps Parris Island Pennant ca 1917-1930
Located in York County, PA
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS PENNANT FROM PARRIS ISLAND, circa WWI (U.S. INVOLVEMENT 1917-18) -1930’s
Faded, red, felt, United States Marine Corps pennant with a variant of the central device of its official seal printed in blue, yellow, gold, tan, and white pigments, and “Parris Island S.C.” in white beyond, slightly arched, extending toward the tapered point. Note the whimsical profile of the letter “c,” with an exaggerated, scrolling tail. The device generally consists of a federal eagle perched upon a globe, superimposed on a canted anchor with a whirling chain, the combination of which is to symbolize the Corps’ watchful, worldwide, maritime presence. In this instance the image was modified to fit the elongated profile of a pennant’s basic design, with the anchor rotated slightly clockwise to the horizontal, an adaptation sometimes encountered in both Marine Corps and U.S. Navy examples.
The colors used to represent the Marine Corps changed over time. The present combination of scarlet red and gold, predominant here, were formally adopted in 1925, but American military traditions tend to be as hard to extinguish as the men and women of their ranks, and the Corps was certainly no exception. 14 years would pass before the official change caught up with the Marine Corps’ flag...
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Early 20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Felt
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 college bag.
American in origins, second quarter of the 20th century in age
3...
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20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
13 Star Antique American Flag with Stars In A Medallion Configuration, 1895-1926
Located in York County, PA
13 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH A MEDALLION CONFIGURATION OF STARS; A SMALL-SCALE EXAMPLE, MADE circa 1895-1926
This 13 star antique American flag is of a type made during the last decade of the 19th century through the beginning of the 20th. The stars are arranged in a medallion configuration that features a single center star, surrounded by a wreath of stars, with a flanking star in each corner of the canton.
The canton and stripes of the flag are made of wool bunting that has been pieced with machine stitching. The stars are made of cotton and double-appliquéd (applied to both sides of the flag) with a zigzag machine stitch. There is a twill cotton binding along the hoist with 2 white metal grommets. Along this are two black-inked stencils or stamps that read “Standard.” and “2 x 3,” to indicate in feet. Standard is a name brand of the maker and would have designated the grade of wool bunting, the type of binding, and other factors of the flag’s construction.
Why 13 Stars? As the number of stars grew with the addition of new states, it became more and more difficult to fit their full complement on a small flag. The stars would, by necessity, have to become smaller, which made it more and more difficult to view them from a distance as individual objects. The fear was that too many stars would become one white mass and distort the ability to identify American ships on the open seas.
The U.S. Navy used 13 stars on its small-scale flags for precisely this reason. This was, of course, the original number of stars on the first American national flag, by way of the First Flag Act of 1777, and equal to the number of original colonies that became states.
For all practical purposes, commercial flag-makers simply didn't produce flags with pieced-and-sewn construction that were 3 to 4 feet in length before the 1890's. There are exceptions to this rule, but until this time, the smallest sewn flags were typically 6 feet on the fly. The primary use had long been more utilitarian than decorative, and flags needed to be large to be effective as signals. Private use grew with the passage of time, however, which led to the need for long-term use flags...
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Early 1900s American Antique Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
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 Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
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.
The Korean War was fought between North Korea and South Korea; it be...
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Mid-20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Antique dragon armor breastplate from Napoleon Bonaparte's Imperial Army
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
We present to you this exceptional collector's piece: a dragon armor breastplate from Napoleon Bonaparte's Imperial Army. This exquisite armor is ado...
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Early 1800s French Antique Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
38-Star American Parade Flag, Flown at a Reception for President Grant, 1880
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a beautifully colored 38-star American parade flag, flown at a public reception for Ulysses S. Grant in October of 1880. This printed flag features a rare, triple medallion s...
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1880s American Antique Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
13 Star Medallion Patter Antique American Flag, ca 1910-1926
Located in York County, PA
13 STARS IN A MEDALLION PATTERN ON AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN PARADE FLAG MADE BETWEEN APPROXIMATELY 1910 AND THE 1926 SESQUICENTENNIAL OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE
13 star American national p...
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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
13-Star American Parade Flag, 1860
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a stunning 13-star American parade flag, dating to 1860. The wool flag has 13 hand-sewn cotton stars with truncated tips. The stars are configured in the “Third Maryland” or “Cowpens” pattern, consisting of a 12-star wreath surrounding a large central star. The flag design is completed with 13 red and white alternating stripes and a white cotton hoist. The flag’s hoist has “Lafayette Post 140” stenciled in selvage.
The “Third Maryland” star pattern of a 12-star wreath surrounding a central star is associated with an early 13-star flag that was long thought to have been carried by William Batchelor of the 3rd Maryland Regiment at the Battle of Cowpens during the American Revolution. The flag, now in the collection of the Maryland State Archives, was later discovered by Smithosian experts to date to the mid-19th century. But this particular star pattern is forever linked to that particular 13-star flag and the wreath and central star configuration is still referred to as a “Third Maryland” or “Cowpens” style among dealers and collectors. Thirteen star flags with the “Third Maryland” pattern are among the scarcest and most desired by collectors of early American flag...
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1860s American Federal Antique Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool, Cotton
13-Star American Centennial Flag, circa 1876
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a beautiful 13-star American Flag. This wool flag's canton features the highly sought-after medallion star pattern, with one large central star, encircled by a ring of e...
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1870s American American Colonial Antique Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
38 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood, Ca 1876-1889
Located in York County, PA
38 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH SCATTERED STAR POSITIONING MADE DURING THE PERIOD WHEN COLORADO WAS THE MOST RECENT STATE TO JOIN THE UNION, 1876-1889
38 star American national p...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
13 Star Woven Silk Ribbon, ca 1876-1910
Located in York County, PA
13 STAR RIBBON, WOVEN SILK, circa 1876-1910
13 star antique American flag ribbon, made of woven silk, of the type encountered in military, political, and fraternal badges and ribbon...
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1870s American Antique Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
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 and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Early 20th c. Monumental Belgian Flag c.1940-1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original monumental Belgian flag.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1950.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wool, Metal.
CONDI...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
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...
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Late 18th Century American Folk Art Antique Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
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 and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
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 Antique Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
Large Vintage Valley Forge American Flag with 48 Stars c.1940-1950
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 Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Thomas Dewey & Harry Truman 1948 Presidential Election Campaign Collage
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a unique commemorative collage, celebrating the 1948 U.S. presidential election between Harry Truman and Thomas Dewey. This one-of-a-kind collage features a Harry Truman signed...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
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 Antique Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
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 Antique Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Odd Fellows Wooden Pedestal Pair 19th c
Located in Savannah, GA
Very sturdy 19th century wooden Odd Fellows Lodge pedestals in all original condition. Quite rare to find the three rings attached separately, this pair is handmade with the three links in gilded wood. Great stands for Folk Art displays. Square tops measure 12 inches across, bases measure 13.50 inches.
I. O. O. F. (International Order of Odd Fellows)
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
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 President George Washington, dated 1800.
A poem on the Death of President George Was...
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1790s Federal Antique Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
1868 Map of the Upper Part of the Island of Manhattan Above 86th Street
Located in San Francisco, CA
This wonderful piece of New York City history is over 150 years old. It depicts 86th street and above. It was lithographed by WC Rogers and company. It was made to show what was the Battle of Harlem during the Revolutionary war...
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1860s American American Colonial Antique Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
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 and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Felt
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 Political and Patriotic 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 Vintage Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Felt
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 of statehood, Texas and Hawaii are the only two that previously existed as independent nations. Spain claimed ownership of a significant portion of modern-day Texas in 1519, as an extension of Mexico. France claimed ownership for a 5-year period, from 1685-1690, returning to Spanish rule thereafter. In 1821, Mexico declared its independence, taking Texas with it, maintaining control until 1836, when it became the Republic of Texas, declaring its own independence, following the Texas Revolution...
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1930s American Vintage Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Felt
Vintage Asafo Flag in Pink Cotton Appliqué Pattern by Fante People, Ghana, 1960s
By Fante People
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Kwamina Amoaku
Ghana, 1960s
Asafo flag in cotton applique patterns. Fante People.
Asafo Flags are created by the Fante people of Ghana. The flags are visual representations of mili...
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1960s Ghanaian Folk Art Vintage Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Swiss alp calendar dated 1797
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp calendar
Category
1790s Swiss Antique Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wood, Paper
Vintage Fante People Asafo Flag in Cotton Applique Patterns, Ghana, 1930-1950s
By Fante People
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Ghana, 1930s-1950s
Asafo flag “The train is always ready to go” in cotton applique patters. Trains were a dramatic expression of power, regularity and reliability and as such were ...
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Kwamina Amoaku Asafo Flag in Cotton Appliqué Pattern, Ghana, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Kwamina Amoaku
Ghana, 1960's
Fante Asafo flag in cotton applique patterns. Fante People.
Asafo Flags are created by the Fante people of Ghana. The flags are visual representations...
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1960s Ghanaian Folk Art Vintage Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Italian Flag c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original Italian flag with brass grommets to hang it.
CREATOR American Flag and Banner Company, San Francisco.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.19...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Antique Federal Eagle American 50 Star Flag with Brass Eagle Pole, 19th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Monumental 50 star American Flag with antique Federal Eagle brass and wood pole. A patriotic piece suitable for any home. This set includes both ...
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19th Century American Federal Antique Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Blue Ceramic Cross with Circular Embellishments, Unique Religious Collectible
Located in Chicago, IL
A midcentury ceramic cross made by Flemish artisan in deep and bright Klein blue. Each tip of the cross and its center are adorned with circular embellishments in hollow relief, addi...
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1950s European Arts and Crafts Vintage Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Ceramic
1912 Roosevelt Turkey Red Bandana, ca 1912
Located in York County, PA
Turkey red bandanna, made for the 1912 presidential campaign of teddy Roosevelt, when he ran on the independent, progressive party (bull moose) ticket
Printed cotton kerchief, made for the 1912 presidential campaign of Theodore Roosevelt when he ran on the Progressive Party ticket (a.k.a., the Bull Moose campaign). This graphic textile, in a classic, western style, typical of the iconic red bandanna, is indicative of both the Republican Party in the late 19th century, and T.R.’s love of the American West.
In this example, a geometric design with diamonds, surrounded by multiple, linear borders, is accompanied by the following text along the top and bottom that reads: “The Roosevelt Bandanna” and “Progressive Party,” respectively. A maker’s mark in the lower right corner reads “Cochranes Mfg. Co.” Cochrane’s was known for their long-lasting, red dye process, called “Cochrane’s Turkey Red.”. It was really a process, as opposed to a dye itself, to which the name applied. The dye was actually a derived from a synthetic colorant called “alizarin,” imported by Alexander Cochrane’s family, who emigrated to the United States from 1847, and owned a chemical company in Massachusetts that produced the dye. The fabrics were produced by the family of John Cochrane, who emigrated from Renfrewshire, Scotland in 1844. Both families, who resided in Malden, Massachusetts initially, traced their ancestry to Barrhead, Scotland, in the heart of the textile-producing region, near Glasgow and Paisley. It was in Glascow that Turkey Red printed bandannas are said to have originated, in the shop of Henry Monteith & Company, in 1802.*
TR's decision to enter the 1912 election was not exactly popular among many of his friends and former supporters. His participation manifested into a unique political incident, in which the independent, Roosevelt, beat out a major party ticket, garnering 27.4% of the vote. At the same time, however, he lost the White House, not only for himself, but for his former Republican friends as well, by dividing support between his own candidacy and that of incumbent President William Howard Taft...
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1910s American Vintage Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Monumental "Valley Forge" American Flag with 48 Stars, c.1940-1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
This is an original monumental American flag made by Valley Forge Co. with 48 stars and stripes and brass grommets.
Creator Valley Forge Co.
Date of manufacture c.1940-1950.
...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Ulysses S. Grant Signed Presidential Appointment, Dated February 28, 1871
By Ulysses S. Grant
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original Ulysses S. Grant signed Presidential Appointment, dating to February 28, 1871. Signed during the first term of Grant's presidency, the document appoints "Robert W. Healy" to the role of "Marshal of the United States in and for the Southern District of Alabama." The appointment is countersigned by "Hamilton Fish" as Secretary of State.
The document is partially printed in formal script, and completed by hand in black ink. The document reads in full:
“Ulysses S. Grant,
President of the United States of America.
To all who shall see these presents greeting:
Know ye, That reposing special trust and confidence in the Integrity, Ability, and Diligence of Robert W. Healy, I have Nominated, and, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, DO APPOINT HIM Marshal of the United States in & for the Southern District of Alabama; and do authorize & empower him to execute and fulfill the duties of that Office according to Law. And to hold and hold the said Office, with all the powers, privileges, and emoluments to the same of right appertaining, unto him, the said Robert W. Healy, for the term of four years from the day of the date hereof, subject to the conditions prescribed by law.
In Testimony Whereof, I have caused these Letters to be made Patent, and the Seat of the United States to be hereunto affixed.
Given under my hand, at the city of Washington, the Twenty eighth...
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1870s American Antique Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Early 20th C. Monumental American Flag with 48 Stars, c.1940-1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
This is an original monumental 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 m...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
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 famous text and signatures are printed in black ink on white silk. A border of bright red encloses the text, with a five-pointed white star set against a blue square appearing at each corner. This is a newly made silk scarf, printed to celebrate our Nation's foundational text.
The United States Declaration of Independence...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
Early 20th Century Scottish Bagpiper's Bonnet on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
A playful yet strong early 20th century Scottish bagpiper's bonnet with a woven wool checkerboard headband and decorated with a large black ostrich feather plume and a white feather hackle, mounted on a turned wood stand.
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Early 20th Century Scottish Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool, Feathers
19th Century Patriotic Shield Painting Featuring John Adams
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Folk art patriotic shield painting of John Adams, dating to around 1876 and of a large size measuring 41" x 34.5". It is an oil on canvas laid down to boards. There is writing on the back of the boards, but I cannot make out what it says. There is another similar piece to this that features another signer of the constitution in the Smithsonian collection. This piece came from a collection in Portsmouth...
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Paint
Rare Monumental 1890 Antique 42 Star United States of America Flag
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental fifteen foot 42 star American flag, circa 1889-1890.
The 42-star flag is rare because only a limited number of 42-star flags were produced after Washington became a state on Nov. 11, 1889.
But it takes a more intimate knowledge of flag trivia to know just why it happened this way.
White stars are added to the blue field of the star-spangled banner on the Fourth of July after a state is admitted to the union. In the fall of 1889, several western territories became states.
Dakota was admitted, and then split into North and South Dakota, on Nov. 2, 1889, which made them state and star numbers 39 and 40. Montana was named the 41st state on Nov. 8, followed by Washington, on Nov. 11.
Only a few flag manufacturers began producing 42-star flags before the official addition of the 42nd star on July 4, 1890.
Those who tried to jump the gun by being the first to produce an up-to-date flag were surprised when Idaho was admitted to the United States on July 3...
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1890s American Classical Antique Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
British Soldier's Woolwork or Woolie, 19h Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an exceptional example of a 19th century British soldier's "Woolie" or woolwork that is signed "G.W. Whitby/India. The woolwork depicts the ...
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Early 19th Century English British Colonial Antique Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool, Glass, Wood
Ann Hand American Eagle Silk Scarf
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a coveted, patriotic silk scarf, issued by American designer Ann Hand. The silk scarf was issued in a deep navy and gold colorway. At center is an art...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
Early 20thc 48 Star Flag Hand Crochet Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand crochet 48 star flag pillow is made with a blue velvet background or frame front and back.The insert is down & feather fill.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
Erie County New York Judges & Police Conference Portable Lecturn or Podium & Bag
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The maker of this lecturn is unknown, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1965. The podium is composed of pine boards and playwood with h...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Pine
System Walking Stick, France, 1870
Located in Milan, IT
Gadget-System walking stick: shadow gadget cane with Napoleon profile on its ebonized wood handle. Malacca wood shaft. Iron ferrule. France 1870 circa.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
King Edward VII Coronation, June 1902 Framed Red Flag
Located in Hastings, GB
King Edward VII coronation, June 1902 framed scarf / flag.
This scarf is an original antique piece of British history and patriotic memorabilia.
...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Thomas Jefferson Crannock Carved Cane
Located in Darnestown, MD
Unique carved cane that chronicles the life and achievements of Thomas Jefferson. Among the carved words are "Thos. Jefferson of Va Born Apr 2,1743 Wa...
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19th Century American Country Antique Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Printed Linen Kerchief of George Washington, ca 1806, Germantown, PA
Located in York County, PA
Extraordinarily early (1806) printed linen kerchief glorifying George Washington, Germantown print works, Germantown, Pennsylvania
Printed in sepia ink on coarse, white linen, this patriotic kerchief shows a standing portrait of George Washington, above which is a swag valance and the words “The Effect of Principle, Behold the Man”. The portrait is based on a mezzotint after Gilbert Stuart’s very famous painting of Washington in his later years. Stuart painted it in oil on canvas for a wealthy merchant by the name of William Constable, who commissioned the work for Alexander Hamilton.
The kerchief is interesting because it is both American-made and documented. This is exceptionally unusual for any printed textile of the 19th century or prior and the earlier the time period the more unlikely an object is to be identified. This kerchief and a companion piece entitled “The Love of Truth Mark the Boy” (also glorifying Washington through the fabled story of the cherry tree), were made ca 1806 by Germantown Print Works in Germantown, Pennsylvania.
To the left of Washington's image is a portion of his infamous farewell address to his troops at the end of the Revolutionary War. To the right is a short excerpt from his eulogy. Below these are three images. In the center is a square-rigged tall ship with “Commercial Union” above it, flanked by the American eagle on the left and the British lion...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Linen
Pair of Cast Iron George Washington Figural Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of cast iron George Washington Andirons:
Measures: 9" x 20" x 16"
Weighs: 30 LBS.
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
Antique Hand-Carved Meerschaum Smoking Pipe of Napoleon Bonaparte & Case
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique well executed hand-carved meerschaum pipe was made by the Drown Pipe company of Vienna Austria and dates to approximately 1900 and done in a Renasissance Revival style. ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Clay
Antique Hand-Carved Hardwood Figural Confederate Soldier Styled Smoking Pipe
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very well executed hand-carved smoking pipe is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1920 and done in an American Craftsman style. The pipe stem is composed of vulcanite with a silver plated band. The pipe features asvery detailed and realistic carving of a Confederate soldier...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
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Hardwood
31-Star Printed American Flag, Celebrating California Statehood, Circa 1850
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a rare 31-star medallion printed American flag, celebrating the addition of California to the Union. The flag is printed on silk and has a spectacular “Great Star” canton pat...
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1850s American Antique Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
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Silk
Antique and Vintage Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
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.