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19th C. Silk Embroidered and Hand Painted Seascape by Thomas Willis
By Thomas Willis
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century silk embroidered and hand painted oil on canvas seascape by Thomas Willis (1850 - 1925
Category
Antique 1880s American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Canvas, Silk
Large Antique American Southern Folk Art BLUE EYED SIBLINGS Portrait Painting
By Thomas Sully
Located in New York, NY
Probably one of the most amazing detailed American 19th century folk art paintings I have ever
Category
1870s Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"George Washington at Dorchester Heights" after Gilbert Stuart, Oil on Canvas
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
“Athenaeum” portrait.
Many later copies of this portrait were completed during the 19th century. This copy
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Paintings
Materials
Paint
California School Teacher
By Elias Telles
Located in Wellesley, MA
"California School Teacher," Folk/Naive/Primitive Historic Portrait of Red Haired School Teacher
Category
2010s Outsider Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Mixed Media
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Banner With A Dramatic Portrait Image
Located in York County, PA
ABRAHAM LINCOLN MEMORIAL BANNER WITH A DRAMATIC PORTRAIT IMAGE, LATE 19TH CENTURY - 1909:
Early
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Roscoe Litchfield (1888-1971) "Davy Crockett Out West" Oil Painting c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th c. American folk hero, frontiersman, soldier, and politician.
This painting shows Davy Crockett
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Woman with Tambourine
By Amy Hill
Located in New York, NY
association of 19th century American folk art painting to 1960s era counterculture in the United States. Very
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Young Woman with Cat
By Amy Hill
Located in New York, NY
American folk art painting to 1960s era counterculture in the United States. Very much akin to the
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Young Woman with Flowers
By Amy Hill
Located in New York, NY
, Hill has masterfully relayed a parallel association of 19th century American folk art painting to 1960s
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Mary Dwyer, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Mother and Suffragist, 2016, Acrylic Paint
By Mary Dwyer
Located in Darien, CT
the American Folk Art tradition with an abstract modernist aesthetic. The inspiration of her work
Category
2010s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Board
Young Woman with Bird
By Amy Hill
Located in New York, NY
structures and subjects, Hill has masterfully relayed a parallel association of 19th century American folk
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Equestrian Washington" O/C of Washington on Blueskin, After Rembrandt Peale
Located in York County, PA
American Art Historians,’ co-founder of the Archives of American Art at the Smithsonian (1954), director of
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Paintings
Materials
Paint
Extremely Rare Zachary Taylor Portrait Style Bandanna
Located in York County, PA
EXTREMELY RARE PORTRAIT STYLE BANDANNA, MADE FOR THE 1848 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN OF ZACHARY TAYLOR
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
ABRAHAM LINCOLN MEMORIAL BANNER WITH A DRAMATIC PORTRAIT IMAGE,
Located in York County, PA
Early banners depicting portraits of American presidents are highly desired by collectors of
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Extremely Rare Henry Clay Campaign Parade Flag With Portrait
Located in York County, PA
the very best examples from a folk art perspective, with their bold, rather funky, wreathed
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Extraordinary Lincoln Kerchief w/ His Portrait Plus Fremont
McLellan
Located in York County, PA
besides that of Lincoln's, which flank his portrait at the top on either side. One is of General John
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
1821 Printing of the Declaration of Independence on Cloth
By All American Co.
Located in York County, PA
is listed simply as “19th century” and noted as “English or American”, while the Winterthur example
Category
Antique 1820s European Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Printed Cotton Kerchief with a Portrait of Ulysses S. Grant
Located in York County, PA
the two flags and each is unusual for the late 19th century. It is likely that the designer of the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Rare Antique American Politcal Flag, 1840 Campaign of William Henry Harrison
Located in York County, PA
CAMPAIGN OF WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON, WITH 13 STARS IN A 3rd MARYLAND PATTERN AND A FOLK PORTRAIT OF “OLD
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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
One Of the Earliest Flags in America: Authentic 15 Star US Navy Jack
Located in York County, PA
each state.
The number of surviving, period examples of American flags with between 15 and 19
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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
American Revenue Cutter Service Ensign (Flag) Belonging to Cpt. William Bagley
Located in York County, PA
eagle has a fantastic profile with great folk art qualities and a keenly early design. Eagles of the
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Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
American Revenue Cutter Service Ensign Belonging To Capt. W. H. Bagley
Located in York County, PA
with great folk art qualities and a keenly early design. Eagles of the late 19th century seldom take
Category
Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
19th Century English Folk art, Prize Pig and terrier in a landscape with barn
Located in Woodbury, CT
Simply an outstanding British/English 19th century Folk Art Prize Pig portrait.
Very similar to
Category
1830s Folk Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Boston Colonial Folk Art Portrait Painting, Courting Couple
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Boston, Mass. Colonial portrait painting ink and paint on paper Folk Art
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20th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paper
American Folk Art Portrait of a Girl Holding a Rose
Located in Wiscasset, ME
century. Frame size is 28" x 23" and painting measures 21" x 17". Great Folk Art appeal in original
Category
Antique 1860s American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Paint
UNUSUAL OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING OF GEORGE WASHINGTON
Located in York County, PA
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Then I was alerted by a collector to a seldom-cited portrait of Washington, tucked
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Teddy Roosevelt Parade Style Banner Likely Make for the 1912 Campaign
Located in York County, PA
advertising. The practice was widely employed and accepted during the 19th century, when the names, slogans
Category
Early 20th Century North American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
31 Stars In An Interesting Variation Of The "Great Star" Configuration
Located in York County, PA
throughout the remainder of the 19th century.
Mounting: The gilded American frame has a rippled profile
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Rare and Exceptional 1821 Printing of the Declaration of Independence on Cloth
Located in York County, PA
simply as “19th century” and noted as “English or American”, while the Winterthur example is labeled
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
33 Star Flag in An Interesting Variation of the "Great Star" Configuration
Located in York County, PA
examples.
Flags made prior to the Civil War comprise less than one percent of 19th century flags that
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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
30 Star, Pre-Civil War, Medallion Configuration Flag
Located in York County, PA
less than one percent of 19th century flags that survive in the 21st century. This is partly because
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
13 Star Flag With Stars in a Very Rare "Trumbull" Configuration
Located in York County, PA
larger (though often criticized) portraits and historical American scenes. Flags with the “Trumbull
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Antique Mid-19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Extremely Rare Parade Flag With Rare Circle-in-a-square Star Configuration
Located in York County, PA
INCLUDE A “GREENBACK” DOLLAR WITH SEYMOUR’S PORTRAIT:
This highly unusual style of political parade
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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
1876 Centennial Celebration Parade Banner With George Washington
Located in York County, PA
striking colors and tremendous folk quality of the design, the portrait itself is interesting because it is
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
13 Stars In A Variation Of A Very Rare Configuration
Located in York County, PA
portraits and landscapes, as well as of larger (though often criticized) portraits and historical American
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Kerchief with a Round Patriotic Shield, Harrison
Morton
Located in York County, PA
kerchiefs of the late 19th century. Made for the 1888 presidential campaign of Benjamin Harrison and Levi
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Rare And Early Yard Goods Textile, Made For The 1829 Inaugration
Located in York County, PA
This French-made textile, roller-printed on cotton, was made for the American market in 1828 OR
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Patriotic Scherenschnitte In the Style Often Attributed to Isaac Stiehly
Located in York County, PA
valuable and sought after examples of 19th century folk art have surfaced. He became a Pennsylvania German
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Extremely Rare 36 Star Flag With A Six Color Overprint
Located in York County, PA
beautiful 19th century parade flags were made.
Mounting: Then flag has been hand-sewn to a 100% cotton
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Early Printed Linen Kerchief Glorifying George Washington
Located in York County, PA
any printed textile of the 19th century or prior and the earlier the time period the more unlikely an
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Antique Early 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Campaign Kerchief From The 1840 Presidential Run Of W. Harrison
Located in York County, PA
FIRST KNOWN CAMPAIGN TEXTILES IN EARLY AMERICA:
Political campaign kerchief, printed on cotton, made
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
U.S Navy Jack With 30 Stars, Entirely Hand-Sewn, Pre-Civil War Example
Located in York County, PA
bunting. This is typical for the canton and stripes of American national flags of the 19th century that
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
U.S. Navy Jack With 37 Stars an Entirely Hand-Sewn Example Made by Annin
Located in York County, PA
British Royal Navy, American vessels flew three flags. When at anchor or moored, the jack is flown at the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Mexican War Era Scrolling Broadside Featuring the 1st 11 Presidents, ca 1845-46
Located in York County, PA
called among specialists in 19th century engravings, served a two-part function, both utilitarian and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Rare 1876 Centennial Banner with Liberty Bell and Flags
Located in York County, PA
represent the 37 official stars on the American national flag in 1876. Most American flags produced in 1876
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
19th-Century British School, Portrait Of The Fully-Rigged Clan Mackenzie
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This late 19th-century British oil painting depicts the Clan Mackenzie, a fully-rigged three-masted
Category
1890s Folk Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
31 Stars in an Interesting Variation of the "Great Star"
Located in York County, PA
throughout the remainder of the 19th century.
Mounting: The gilded American frame has a rippled profile
Category
20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Pair Of Kerchiefs From The 1904 Presidential Campaign: Roosevelt
Located in York County, PA
novel idea, having been continually revisited from the mid-19th century through the present.
Category
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Pair Of Exceptionally Graphic And Colorful Kerchiefs
Located in York County, PA
the mid-19th century through the present.
In the Parker-Davis example, portraits appear
Category
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Masterpiece Quality Scherenschnitte (Cutwork)
Located in York County, PA
examples of 19th century folk art have surfaced. He became a Pennsylvania German Reformed pastor in 1824
Category
Antique 1840s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Rare, Patriotic Silk Kerchief of the Civil War Era
Located in York County, PA
Independence are rare among surviving 19th century textiles. Printed on silk and made during the opening year
Category
Antique 1860s English Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
Alexander Hamilton Stevensgraph Ribbon, Made to Celebrate Paterson, NJ
Located in York County, PA
, gilded American molding that dates to the mid-19th century, to which a modern, rippled profile molding
Category
Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
Large Scale, Jacquard Silk Ribbon Made to Mourn the Death of Lincoln ca 1866
Located in York County, PA
rosettes and rope style decoration, dates to the late 19th century and has exceptional, early surface. To
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Antique 1860s Swiss Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
Exceptional 1821 Printing of the Declaration of Independence on Cloth
Located in York County, PA
part of the collection at Winterthur. The Cooper-Hewitt example is listed simply as “19th century” and
Category
Antique 1820s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Rare 1826 Kerchief of The Signing of the Declaration of Independence
Located in York County, PA
incorrect. The kerchief is of very large format when compared to those of the late 19th century. To this end
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Antique 1820s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
33 Star Flag Made for the 1860 Campaign of Lincoln and Hamlin
Located in York County, PA
Civil War comprise less than one percent of 19th century flags that have survived into the 21st century
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
33 Star Lincoln
Hamlin Campaign Flag with Stars in a Great Star Configuration
Located in York County, PA
prior to the Civil War comprise less than one percent of 19th century flags that have survived into the
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Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
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An assortment of 19th century American folk art portraits is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct 19th century American folk art portraits — often made from canvas, fabric and wood — can elevate any home. 19th century American folk art portraits have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 19th Century. 19th century American folk art portraits bearing Folk Art or Neoclassical hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Ammi Phillips produced beautiful 19th century American folk art portraits that are worth considering.
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