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38 Stars In An Extremely Rare Beehive Configuration
Located in York County, PA
politics during this time period, when rapid improvements were made in the manufacturing sector and
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20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
BRITISH UNION JACK, PRESS-DYED WOOL, WWI-WWII ERA (1914-1945)
Located in York County, PA
and such flags were often intended for one day’s use at a specific parade, political rally, or some
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20th Century British Vintage Political Memorabilia
48 Star U.S Navy Jack, Made at Mare Island, California, Dated 1941
Located in York County, PA
source for antique American flags and political textiles. In this field there are many fakes, forgeries
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1940s American Vintage Political Memorabilia
48 Star U.S. Navy Jack, Made During WWII at Mare Island, California, 1942
Located in York County, PA
expert and source for antique American flags and political textiles. In this field there are many fakes
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1940s American Vintage Political Memorabilia
13 Stars Arranged in a 3-2-3-2-3 Pattern on a Small-Scale American Flag
Located in York County, PA
American liberty, and were used by 19th century politicians in political campaigning. The use of yachting
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20th Century North American Vintage Political Memorabilia
California State Flag, with Attractive Coloration and Gold Silk Fringe
Located in York County, PA
antique American flags and political textiles. In this field there are many fakes, forgeries, and
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Political Memorabilia
48 Star Vintage Flag w/ WWII, Wake Island, U.S. Marine Corps Overprint, 1941
Located in York County, PA
American flag for the purposes of promoting political campaigns, stores and their merchandise, products and
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1940s American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
WWII Period 48 Star Flag, made by the U.S. Navy at Mare Island, California
Located in York County, PA
48 STAR, U.S. NAVY SMALL BOAT ENSIGN, MADE AT MARE ISLAND, CALIFORNIA DURING WWII, SIGNED AND DATED MARCH, 1941:
48 star American national flag, made during World War II and signe...
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1940s American Vintage Political Memorabilia
48 STAR FLAG, CANTON RESTING ON THE WAR STRIPE
Located in York County, PA
48 STAR FLAG, CANTON RESTING ON THE WAR STRIPE, MADE IN FRANCE DURING WWII TO WELCOME U.S. TROOPS INTO EPINAL IN 1944, FOLLOWING LIBERATION:
Hand-made, 48 star America...
Hand-made, 48 star America...
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1940s American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Mexican National Flag with Hand-Painted Device, 1917-1934, Era of Poncho Villa
Located in York County, PA
MEXICAN NATIONAL FLAG IN THE DESIGN USED BY REVOLUTIONARIES FROM 1917 - 1934, THE FIRST PERIOD IN WHICH THE EAGLE WAS ILLUSTRATED IN SIDE VIEW; MADE OF GABARDINE WOOL AND WOOL BUNTIN...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
48 Star U.S Navy Jack Flown on the USS FT. Mandan, ca 1945
Located in York County, PA
48 STAR U.S. NAVY JACK, MARKED AS HAVING BEEN FLOWN ON THE U.S.S. FT. MANDAN, LAUNCHED NEAR THE END OF WWII, IN 1945, WITH SERVICE DURING BOTH THE KOREAN AND VIETNAM WAR ERAS, IN THE...
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1940s American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
RARE AND STRIKING 48 STAR FLAG
Located in York County, PA
RARE AND STRIKING 48 STAR FLAG WITH BOLD OVERPRINTED TEXT ADVERTISING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG IN 1938:
This very unusual flag was made for the...
This very unusual flag was made for the...
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1930s Vintage Political Memorabilia
48 Star Crocheted American Flag, With Beautiful Striking Colors, ca 1941-1945
Located in York County, PA
48 STARS ON A CROCHETED AMERICAN FLAG, PROBABLY MADE IN THE PATRIOTISM OF WWII (U.S. INVOLVEMENT 1941-1945), A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE, WITH LARGE, WELL-EXECUTED STARS AND STRIKING COLORS
...
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1940s Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
48 Star U.S. Navy Jack, Made at Mare Island, California
Located in York County, PA
48 star U.S. Navy jack, made at mare Island, California, headquarters of the pacific fleet, during WWII, dated 1944:
United States Navy jack with 48 stars, made during WWII (U.S....
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1940s American Vintage Political Memorabilia
48 Star, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign, Made at Mare Island, California
Located in York County, PA
48 Star, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign, Made at Mare Island, California during WWII, Signed and dated 1944, in the smallest scale employed at the time:
48 star American national fla...
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1940s American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Vintage California State Flag
Located in York County, PA
Vintage California State Flag, circa 1940s-1960s.
Early state flags fall between very scarce and extraordinarily rare in the antiques marketplace. One primary reason for this is ...
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Texas State Flag, ca 1920-1950
Located in York County, PA
Flag Of The Republic Of Texas, Which Became The Texas State Flag, Made Circa 1920 – 1950
Texas State flag, made sometime in the period between 1920 and 1950. The single star is ma...
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
WWII Son-in-Service Banner
Located in York County, PA
WWII SON-IN-SERVICE BANNER IN A NICE SIZE WITH APPEALING TEXT:
The practice of displaying a son-in-service banner became popular during WWI (U.S. involvement 1917-1918) and was co...
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1940s Vintage Political Memorabilia
CHALKWARE WALL POCKET: "GOD BLESS AMERICA",
Located in York County, PA
CHALKWARE WALL POCKET: "GOD BLESS AMERICA", WWI -SESQUICENTENNIAL (1917-1926):
Made sometime between WWI (1917-1918) and our nation's sesquicentennial of independence ...
Made sometime between WWI (1917-1918) and our nation's sesquicentennial of independence ...
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20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
WHIMSICAL PATRIOTIC FLAG QUILT WITH 48 EIGHT-POINTED STARS
Located in York County, PA
Patriotic quilt with 48, eight-pointed stars in a small-scale, cornflower blue canton and 22 stripes. Circa WWI (1917-1918). A fantastic folk example, entirely hand-sewn and made of ...
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20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
31 Presidential Portrait Oil Paintings by Lawrence Williams
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Set of 31 original oil paintings by Lawrence Williams. This set of Presidential portraits was commissioned by Arizona State University in the early 1970's and features most of the pr...
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1970s American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Canvas
WWII 48 Star American Flag Made in France or Belgium to Welcome US Troops
Located in York County, PA
WWII American Flag With An Elongated Profile, A Sky Blue Canton, And 48 Six-pointed Stars With Star-of-david Profiles; Probably Made In France Or Belgium To Welcome U.s. Troops Follo...
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1940s European Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Texas Centennial Exposition Pennant, ca 1936
Located in York County, PA
TEXAS CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION PENNANT, CELEBRATING 100-YEARS OF TEXAS INDEPENDENCE FROM MEXICO AND ITS ESTABLISHMENT AS AN INDEPENDENT NATION
While most states celebrate anniversaries...
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1930s American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Felt
32 Star Flag Commemorating Minnesota Statehood
Located in York County, PA
32 STARS, COMMEMORATING MINNESOTA STATEHOOD, CA 1892 – 1926, A VERY RARE FLAG, IN A SMALL SIZE, WITH AN HOURGLASS CONFIGURATION:
32 star American flags are rare. This is largely b...
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20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant with 7 Stars
Located in York County, PA
U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant with seven stars, A 4 Ft. Example, WWI-WWII era (1917-1945)
Seven star nautical commissioning pennant, made sometime in the period between WWI (U.S...
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
45 Stars In A Medallion Configuration Flag
Located in York County, PA
45 STARS IN A MEDALLION CONFIGURATION, A RARE FEATURE IN THIS PERIOD, 1896-1908, UTAH STATEHOOD:
45 star American parade flag, printed on cotton bunting, with a beautiful, triple-wr...
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20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Hippie Era, 52 Star Vintage American Flag Jacket Patch with Peace Symbol
Located in York County, PA
52 STAR AMERICAN FLAG CLOTH JACKET EBLEM WITH PEACE SYMBOL CONFIGURATION, CA 1961-1975:
This unusual flag image is great for two reasons. One is the rather obvious fact that its s...
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1960s Vintage Political Memorabilia
women unite!!!!!
Located in Seattle, WA
great sign for the committee on women's rights. you can rewire this to light up - but very cool like it is
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20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
$750
U.s. Navy Commissioning Pennant
Located in York County, PA
U.S. NAVY COMMISSIONING PENNANT BELONGING TO U.S. NAVY SUBMARINE CAPTAIN WILLIAM ROSS BANKS, WWII ERA OR SHORTLY THEREAFTER:
7 star nautical commissioning pennant, made during or ...
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20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
WWII "V" FOR VICTORY BANNER, 1945:
Located in York County, PA
"V" for Victory window banner, made to celebrate the end of WWII (U.S. involvement 1941-45). The banner is constructed in the basic format of a son-in-service pennant, with a white f...
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20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
37 Stars In The "Great Star" Pattern With A Star In Each Corner
Located in York County, PA
37 STARS IN THE “GREAT STAR” PATTERN WITH A STAR IN EACH CORNER, A RARE, BEAUTIFUL, AND DESIRABLE DESIGN, MADE DURING THE PERIOD OF RECONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH, POSSIBLY IN CELEBRATI...
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20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
35 Star Antique American Civil War Flag, West Virginia Statehood, 1863-65
Located in York County, PA
35 STARS, 1863-65, CIVIL WAR PERIOD, WEST VIRGINIA STATEHOOD, MEDALLION CONFIGURATION, HALOED CENTER STAR:
35 star American national parade flag, printed on coarse, glazed cotton ...
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20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
13 Star Hand-Sewn Flag with Upsidedown Stars, in the 4-5-4 Pattern
Located in York County, PA
13 HAND-SEWN, UPSIDEDOWN STARS, IN THE 4-5-4 PATTERN, ON AN EXTREMELY SMALL SCALE FLAG WITH ITS CANTON RESTING ON THE "WAR STRIPE", MADE BETWEEN 1864 AND THE 1876 CENTENNIAL OF AMERI...
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20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
13 Star Flag in a 3-2-3-2-3 Pattern on an Elongated, Small Scale
Located in York County, PA
13 STARS IN A 3-2-3-2-3 PATTERN ON AN ELONGATED, SMALL-SCALE FLAG OF THE 1895-1926 ERA:
13 star flag of the type made from roughly the last decade of the 19th century through the ...
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20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Civil War Era Broadside/Flyer with an Image of a 34 Star Flag
Located in York County, PA
CIVIL WAR ERA BROADSIDE/FLYER WITH AN IMAGE OF A 34 STAR FLAG WITH AN EAGLE IN THE CENTER OF A â??GREAT STARâ?? PATTERN AND A TASSLED STREAMER FEATURING THE WORD â??UNIONâ??:
Smal...
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20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
48 Star Parade Flag Salesman
s Sample
Located in York County, PA
Parade flag "samplers", as they are sometimes called, are especially rare objects. These were used by salesmen to demonstrate a range of available sizes when marketing flags to their...
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20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
18 Star and 13 Stripes American Flag
Located in York County, PA
18 STAR AND 13 STRIPES, MADE TO CELEBRATE THE ADMISSION OF LOUISIANA AS THE 18TH STATE, 1876-1892:
18-star, 13-stripe American national flag, made sometime in the period between 1...
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20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
31 Stars in a Medallion Configuration with a Large Center Star
Located in York County, PA
31 STARS IN A MEDALLION CONFIGURATION WITH A LARGE HALOED CENTER STAR, ON A CORNFLOWER BLUE CANTON, WITH AND TOMATO RED STRIPES, CALIFORNIA STATEHOOD, PRE-CIVIL WAR (1850-1858):
3...
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20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Triangular Felt Suffragette Pennant with an Interesting Design
Located in York County, PA
TRIANGULAR FELT SUFFRAGETTE PENNANT WITH AN INTERESTING DESIGN AND TEXT THAT READS: "VOTES FOR WOMEN", 1910-1920:
Triangular, felt, suffragette pennant with printed black letterin...
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20th Century Vintage Political Memorabilia
48 Star Folky Hand Crocheted Flag Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
During the world war periods spanning from 1920 to 1945 spirited women would while away their waiting hours by crocheting American flags as inspiration and homage to their warring me...
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1930s American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Triangular Felt Women
s Suffragette Pennant With Printed Text
Located in York County, PA
TRIANGULAR FELT WOMEN'S SUFFRAGETTE PENNANT WITH PRINTED TEXT THAT READS "VOTES FOR WOMEN", 1910-1920:
Triangular, yellow felt pennant with black lettering that reads: "Votes for ...
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20th Century Vintage Political Memorabilia
48 Star, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag
Located in York County, PA
48 star, U.S. Navy small boat ensign, made at Mare Island, California during WWII, signed and dated 1944, in the smallest scale employed at the time.
48 star American national fl...
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1940s American Vintage Political Memorabilia
48 Stars, Designed And Commissioned By Wayne Whipple, 1909-1912
Located in York County, PA
Many people are not aware that for the first 135 years of the existence of the American National flag, there was no official way to configure its stars. In 1912, that circumstance c...
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20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
37 Hand-sewn, Single- Appliqued Stars
Located in York County, PA
37 HAND-SEWN, SINGLE- APPLIQUÉD STARS ON A FLAG WITH SMALLER THAN USUAL DIMENSIONS FOR THE PERIOD, 1867-1876, NEBRASKA STATEHOOD:
37 star American National flag in a g...
37 star American National flag in a g...
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20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
38 Stars In An Exceptionally Rare "Great Star in a Wreath"
Located in York County, PA
38 STARS IN AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE “GREAT-STAR-IN-A-WREATH” CONFIGURATION, 1876-1889, COLORADO STATEHOOD:
38 star American national parade flag, printed on coarse, glaz...
38 star American national parade flag, printed on coarse, glaz...
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20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Iotic Banner Depicting The U.S.S. Monterey
Located in York County, PA
PATRIOTIC BANNER DEPICTING THE U.S.S. MONTEREY, FRAMED BY BILLOWING FLAGS, A SPREADWING EAGLE, AND SALIOR-BRAIDED ROPE FRINGE, ca 1898-99:
This demilune-shaped, patrio...
This demilune-shaped, patrio...
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20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
13 STARS, 3-2-3-2-3 CONFIGURATION, SMALL SCALE
Located in York County, PA
13 STARS IN A 3-2-3-2-3 CONFIGURATION ON A SMALL SCALE FLAG WITH "SQUARISH" PROPORTIONS, 1895-1926:
Small scale 13 star flag of the type made from roughly the last dec...
Small scale 13 star flag of the type made from roughly the last dec...
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20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
WWI SON-IN-SERVICE WINDOW BANNER WITH 4 STARS
Located in York County, PA
WWI SON-IN-SERVICE WINDOW BANNER WITH 4 STARS FOR FOUR SONS OR DAUGHTERS IN SERVICE DURING WARTIME:
The practice of displaying a son-in-service banner became popular d...
The practice of displaying a son-in-service banner became popular d...
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20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
34 Stars In A Rare Great Star� Pattern, Civil War Period
Located in York County, PA
34 star American National parade flag of the Civil War period, printed on silk, with an extremely rare and desirable version of the Great Star pattern, a star made out of stars. This...
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20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
California State Flag
Located in York County, PA
CALIFORNIA STATE FLAG, 1940-1950, A LARGE EXAMPLE WITH ATTRACTIVE WEAR FROM EXTENDED USE:
19th century state flags fall between very scarce and extraordinarily rare in...
19th century state flags fall between very scarce and extraordinarily rare in...
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20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
37 Stars In A "Dancing" or "Tumbling" Formation Of Lineal Rows
Located in York County, PA
37 STARS IN A “DANCING” OR “TUMBLING” FORMATION OF LINEAL ROWS, ON A FLAG WITH AN ELONGATED PROFILE, PROBABLY MADE BY THE U.S. BUNTING COMPANY IN LOWELL, MASSASCHUSETTS, 1867-1876, N...
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20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
34 Stars, 1861-63, Civil War Period, Global Rows� Design:
Located in York County, PA
34 STARS, 1861-63, CIVIL WAR PERIOD, “GLOBAL ROWS” DESIGN:
34 star American parade flag, printed on coarse cotton and affixed to a period wooden staff. Note the intere...
34 star American parade flag, printed on coarse cotton and affixed to a period wooden staff. Note the intere...
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20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
38 Star Flag in a Medallion Configuration
Located in York County, PA
38 STARS IN A MEDALLION CONFIGURATION WITH 2 OUTLIERS, COLORADO STATEHOOD, 1876-1889:
38 star American parade flag, printed on coarse, glazed cotton. The stars are arranged in a t...
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20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Large Vintage California State Flag
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Absolutely incredible California State Flag from the 1940's. Fantastic weather to the material and newly framed in a linen lined shadow box style. A gorgeous statement piece!
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20th Century American Vintage Political Memorabilia
Materials
Fabric
WWII PERIOD (1941-45) JAPANESE NATIONAL FLAG
Located in York County, PA
WWII PERIOD (1941-45) JAPANESE NATIONAL FLAG, OF THE TYPE GIVEN TO JAPANESE SOLDIERS BY FAMILY MEMBERS, WITH WELL WISHES INKED IN THE WHITE FIELD, BROUGHT HOME BY SGT. WILLIAM D. HOL...
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1940s Japanese Vintage Political Memorabilia
48 Star, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag, Made At Mare Island California
Located in York County, PA
48 star, U.S. Navy small boat ensign, made at Mare Island, California during WWII, signed and dated 1944:
48 star American national flag, made during World War II (U.S. involveme...
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1940s American Vintage Political Memorabilia
John F. Kennedy Presidential Campaign Poster
Located in York County, PA
JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN POSTER, "LEADERSHIP FOR THE 60's":
1960 JFK campaign poster with "Leadership for the 60's" slogan, a patriotic, red, white, and b...
1960 JFK campaign poster with "Leadership for the 60's" slogan, a patriotic, red, white, and b...
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1960s American Vintage Political Memorabilia
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Vintage Political Memorabilia For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of vintage political memorabilia on 1stDibs. A piece of vintage political memorabilia — often made from fabric, cotton and wood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each item from our selection of vintage political memorabilia bearing Folk Art, Neoclassical or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made choice in our collection of vintage political memorabilia over the years, but those crafted by American Flag
Banner Co., Fante People and Hermès are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Vintage Political Memorabilia?
A piece of vintage political memorabilia can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,704, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $18,500.
Finding the Right Memorabilia-political-patriotic for You
Memorabilia from historical events hold endless value, with every piece telling a story. Antique and vintage political and patriotic memorabilia express pride and heritage and include campaign posters, banners and recruitment advertisements.
World War II posters bring history to life. They celebrate the heroes who fought for their country, as do buttons, flags and banners from this era. Beyond the initial goals of political campaign memorabilia — which served to prominently position candidates in front of voters and amplify a candidate’s platform — vintage campaign prints, posters, buttons and more are interesting relics of another time and place. And like a lot of folk art, these items are imbued with narrative and make for colorful and meaningful additions to shelves and walls.
Find a range of international patriotic items on 1stDibs — banners from the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II are available, as are nesting dolls of the Russian royal family from the 1900s. Each item is a rare treasure, and historic finds like these add meaning to a space. Items promoting women’s right to vote inspire hope. Letters signed by presidents are treasured by admirers.
The range of these works on 1stDibs includes European and American campaign buttons, textiles and flags (and other works in fabric), uniforms and hats. Each piece of antique and vintage political and patriotic memorabilia is a slice of history, making for a unique gift or collector’s item.
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