AMER AUGUST 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, August 24, 2015.
JOHN C FREMONT 1856 PRESIDENTIAL PARADE FLAG AND CAMPAIGN SASH. This lot has a fine framed printed parade flag, measuring 6-1/4" x 3-3/4" emblazoned "FREMONT and DAYTON" along with sky blue silk sash with applied silk ribbon with jugate vignettes of Fremont and running mate William Dayton. There is also a gilted bronze pin with Fremont's bust about the size of a quarter mounted on same sash which is framed in shadowbox. SIZE: PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: Flag and sash appear fine overall, though not removed from frames. Frames measure about 12" x 9" on flag; about 41" x 18" on sash. 49055-29 (1,500-2,500) JS0