AMER AUGUST 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, August 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