AMER AUGUST 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/24/2015
EXTREMELY RARE 1840 WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON "THE OHIO FARMER" CAMPAIGN KERCHIEF. This rare and very fine 1840 political kerchief measures about 27-1/2" x 22" with 6 printed, vivid colors in very fine condition. The large, central medallion is one that appears on only a handful of known kerchiefs or bandanas from the 1840 campaign, but none have the same splendid royal blue border as this example. Collins in Threads of History shows 3 similar examples but not this particular beautiful style. Textile is conservation framed and mounted (frame measures 34" x 39"). There is printed text on verso of frame explaining further history. SIZE: PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: Fine overall with minor stains and a set of 3 inked letters in white field of unknown origin that have broken some threads and fibers and slightly discolored 1" x 2" area of white field. 49055-8 (4,000-6,000) JS0
