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Item Ships From: Colorado
Antique Plains Tobacco Bag, Beaded & Quilled, Classic Period, Circa 1850-1880
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
This exceptional Plains tobacco bag, dating from circa 1850-1880, is a beautiful example of Native American craftsmanship from the Northern Plains. Made from native-tanned elk or buc...
Category
Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Colorado - Folk Art
Materials
Hide, Beads
48-Star Whipple Flag Pennant, Circa 1912
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a beautiful example of a printed 48-star Whipple flag pennant. In the first decade of the twentieth century, a contest to design a classical style of American heraldry was he...
Category
1910s American Vintage Colorado - Folk Art
Materials
Cotton, Wood
38-Star American Parade Flag, Commemorating Colorado Statehood, Circa 1876-1889
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an original 38-star American parade flag, celebrating Colorado statehood and the 100th anniversary of our nation's independence. A wonderful product of our nation's early his...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Colorado - Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
13-Star Flag Waver for the Centennial Celebration
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This small charming 13-star flag waver was made for and sold during the nation’s Centennial celebration in Philadelphia in 1876. All manner of flags were made for the official Centen...
Category
1870s American Antique Colorado - Folk Art
Materials
Fabric
Antique Painted Indian Dog Gates Wall Hanging
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming pair of antique Indian teak "dog gates" with iron bars from the early 20th century that were skillfully repainted at some point with elephant and l...
Category
1920s Indian Folk Art Vintage Colorado - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
48-Star Printed American Flag, Commemorating Arizona Statehood, 1912-1958
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an original 48-star American parade flag, celebrating Arizona statehood. A wonderful product of our nation's early history, this flag is an authentic antique, with a fly date...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Colorado - Folk Art
Materials
Fabric
19th Century Crow Beaded Tepee Bag, Plains Indian Antique, Circa 1860-1875
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
This exquisite 19th-century Crow (Plains Indian) beaded Tepee bag, dating from circa 1860-1875, is a rare and authentic example of Native American artistry. The bag is expertly const...
Category
Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Colorado - Folk Art
Materials
Hide, Beads
Vintage Painting of a Young Child - Oil on Board
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming vintage oil on fiber board painting of a young child with a blue and white cup and a piece of bread (?). Painted in shades of warm brown, pinks, maroons and whites. Surface abrasions and scratches are evident from rough handling. The board is stable and the paint is not flaking. There is some craquelure in the upper left and lower right quadrants but it is not loose. Framed in an old Victorian frame which has some losses due to age but is stable and gives the painting character. Overall just a fun and unique piece. Painting is unsigned. Unsure of country of origin. Additional detail photos available upon request.
From the collection of a Boulder, Colorado interior designer who collected many antique pieces from France.
Surface scratches and abrasions from rough handling at some point in time. There is some craquelure in the upper left and lower right quadrants but it is not loose. A few spots on the background area, see photos. Old Victorian frame is shabby chic and has losses in the plaster applique...
Category
1930s Unknown Folk Art Vintage Colorado - Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Masonite, Paint
Circa 1880 Salish Appliqued Moccasins, Native American Plateau, Deer Hide
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
Step into the 19th century with this exceptional pair of antique appliqued moccasins, attributed to the Salish (Flathead) peoples of the Plateau region, circa 1880. These rare moccas...
Category
1880s American Native American Antique Colorado - Folk Art
Materials
Hide, Thread
Carved Spread Wing Eagle
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a spread wing eagle, most likely from the late 19th to early 20th century. This carved pine eagle is poised for takeoff and rendered with fierce facial details and well-carved plumage. The carved eagle shows intricate detail, including individual feathers. The eagle is accented with white and yellow paint to highlight the head and beak.
The eagle's wings are spread widely, in a manner similar to Bellamy eagles...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Colorado - Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Theodore Roosevelt Plaque Portrait by James Earl Fraser, 1920
By James Earle Fraser
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented an original Theodore Roosevelt plaque portrait by James Earle Fraser. This work was produced by the Decorative Arts League of New York in 1920. This attractive plaque featu...
Category
1920s American Art Nouveau Vintage Colorado - Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
1864 Lincoln & Johnson Boston Union Presidential Ticket
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original Massachusetts Union Presidential ticket for the November 8, 1864 election. The paper ticket is printed in black, headed by a large spreadwing eagle carrying ...
Category
1860s Antique Colorado - Folk Art
Materials
Paper
1864 Lincoln & Johnson Ohio Union Presidential Ticket
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original Ohio Union Presidential ticket for the November 8, 1864 election. The paper ticket is printed in orange-red and blue. The front of the ticket reads, "A Vigor...
Category
1860s American Antique Colorado - Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Antique 1880s Plains Leather Moccasins, Potawatomi Tribe, Northeast Woodlands
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
This circa 1880 Potawatomi moccasins is a rare and exceptional example of Northeast Woodlands Native American craftsmanship, showcasing the artistry of the Potawatomi tribe. Made fro...
Category
Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Colorado - Folk Art
Materials
Animal Skin, Hide, Leather, Beads
Antique Bolivian Nanaka Tunic Poncho, Naturally Dyed, Late 19th Century Textile
Located in Denver, CO
This ceremonial Nanaka tunic (also known as a man’s shirt) originates from the Toro Palca region in Potosí, Bolivia, and is a stunning example of traditional Quechua Indian craftsman...
Category
Late 19th Century Bolivian Antique Colorado - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Vintage Large Navajo Area Rug, Southwestern Red, Brown, White, Gray, circa 1930s
By Navajo
Located in Denver, CO
Large vintage Navajo Area Rug weaving from the Hubbell Trading Post in Ganado, Arizona (Southwestern United States). Woven of native hand-spun woo...
Category
1930s American Native American Vintage Colorado - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
39-Star "Protection" Benjamin Harrison Political Kerchief
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a printed linen political kerchief for Benjamin Harrison, from his 1888 Presidential campaign. The kerchief features a waving 39-star American flag at the center of a wh...
Category
1880s American Antique Colorado - Folk Art
Materials
Linen
1870s Plateau Rawhide Parfleche Envelope, Geometric Patterns, Transitional Style
By Plateau Indians
Located in Denver, CO
This beautifully painted parfleche container, crafted in the shape of an envelope, features an abstract design and is a striking example of North American Indian art. This piece, or...
Category
Late 19th Century North American Native American Antique Colorado - Folk Art
Materials
Hide
U.S. Shield Patriotic Printed Paddle Fan, Circa 1918
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a U.S. shield patriotic printed paddle fan from 1918. The blue chief is printed with thirteen white stars. Below, thirteen vertical pales are printed in alternating red ...
Category
1910s American Vintage Colorado - Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
Antique Navajo Germantown Weaving, circa 1890, Eyedazzler Red Green Yellow Black
By Navajo Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
19th century vintage Navajo weaving, blanket woven of Germantown Yarns in an Eyedazzler pattern of vibrant colors including red, green, yellow, black and white. Germantown textiles ...
Category
19th Century American Native American Antique Colorado - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
1930s Navajo Wool Weaving with Aniline Dyes, Ivory, Brown & Red, Trading Post
By Navajo Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
This exquisite vintage Navajo rug, dating back to the Trading Post era circa 1930, showcases the skill and craftsmanship of a Native American weaver. Handwoven from native hand-spun ...
Category
1930s American Native American Vintage Colorado - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
1930s Navajo Rug from Ganado Trading Post, Wool in Brown, Black, Red & Ivory
By Navajo
Located in Denver, CO
This vintage 1930s Navajo rug is a stunning example of Ganado pictorial weaving, featuring a bow and arrow motif. Woven with native handspun wool, th...
Category
1930s American Native American Vintage Colorado - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Navy Sailor Patriotic Printed Paddle Fan, Early 20th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a patriotic printed paddle fan, with an image of a Navy sailor. The sailor is depicted on the back of a large boat, standing in front of a large, waving American flag. I...
Category
Early 20th Century American Colorado - Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
Vintage Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Black Duck Decoy
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is an original 20th century wooden decoy, which is hand-carved and hand-painted. The decoy has a swooped white head with glass eyes. Its back, breast, and belly are painted s...
Category
20th Century American Colorado - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Vintage Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Black Duck Decoy
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is an original 20th century wooden decoy, which is hand-carved and hand-painted. The decoy has a swooped white head with glass eyes. Its back, breast, and belly are painted s...
Category
20th Century American Colorado - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Navajo Rug 1930s, Chinle Stripe & Diamond Pattern Ivory Camel Brown Blue Red
By Navajo
Located in Denver, CO
Vintage circa 1930 Navajo Trading Post Rug from Chinle, Arizona. Woven of native handspun wool in natural fleece colors of ivory (white) and brown with aniline dyed blue, red and yel...
Category
1930s American Native American Vintage Colorado - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Fight with National War Bonds Vintage British WWI Poster, Circa 1917-18
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a vintage British WWI Poster, urging viewers to "Fight with National War Bonds." The poster features a woman in classical robes, hosting a British flag in an outstretched hand, with an impassioned and urgent look on her face. The poster was printed in England by Hill, Siffkin, & Co, circa 1917-1918.
During WWII, England relied heavily on the willingness of its citizens to lend money...
Category
1910s Vintage Colorado - Folk Art
Materials
Paper
"More Ships- Come on! War Savings are Warships..." Vintage WWII British Poster
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a vintage WWII British War Savings Poster. This colorful blue and yellow poster features a British bulldog wearing an HMS Victory sailor cap. S...
Category
1940s Vintage Colorado - Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Two Hunting Dogs Bronze Sculpture
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a bronze sculpture of two hunting dogs. One dog is depicted with his nose to the ground, having caught the scent of the hunt. The other dog p...
Category
20th Century Colorado - Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
"Buy Your Extra 6th War Loan Bonds Here" Vintage WWII Poster, 1944
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an original World War II poster, dating to 1944. The poster reads "Buy Your Extra 6th War Loan Bonds Here" in bold red, white, and blue letters. The poster's composition feat...
Category
1940s Vintage Colorado - Folk Art
Materials
Paper
"North American B-25B Mitchell Airplane" by Steve Ferguson, Mixed Media Painting
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original mixed media painting by Steve Ferguson, entitled North American B-25B Mitchell Airplane. The work was painted for use on the Fleetw...
Category
Late 20th Century Colorado - Folk Art
Materials
Paint
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