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13-Star Flag Waver for the Centennial Celebration
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This small charming 13-star flag waver was made for and sold during the nation’s Centennial celebration in Philadelphia in 1876. All manner of flags were made for the official Centen...
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Antique 1870s American American Classical Political and Patriotic Memora...
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Fabric
"Washington Bicentennial 1732-1932" Parade Flag, Printed Gold and Blue, c. 1930
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a George Washington Bicentennial parade flag from 1932. The flag is printed with gold, white, and blue stripes, with a prominent bust portrait of George Washington at ce...
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Vintage 1930s American American Classical Political and Patriotic Memora...
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Fabric, Wood
13-Star Bennington "76" Parade Flag, Early 20th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented here is a striking 20th century 13-star Bennington “76” style parade flag, modeled after the historic example preserved at the Bennington Museum in Vermont. This commemorat...
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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Political and Patriotic Me...
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Fabric
13-Star Wool American Flag, with Zig-Zag Stars, Circa 1900
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a beautiful 13-star American flag, each star sewn with zig-zag stitching. The wool flag was sewn at the turn of the century, circa 1900. The flag features 13 white stars rest...
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Antique Early 1900s American American Classical Political and Patriotic ...
Materials
Brass
44-Star Silk American Flag, Celebrating Wyoming Statehood, Circa 1890-1896
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a 44-star silk American flag, commemorating Wyoming statehood. The flag dates to 1890-1896. The flag has an “8-7-7-7-7-8” star configuration, with the stars whimsically ...
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Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
42-Star American Parade Flag, Commemorating Washington Statehood, 1889
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an uncommon 42-star flag, commemorating the addition of the state of Washington to the Union. The flag dates to 1889-1890, and is printed on cotton. The canton consists of s...
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Antique 1880s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
36-Star American Printed Parade Flag, Circa 1865-1867
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an antique 36-star American flag, as striking as it is scarce. The flag has a glazed cotton construction, with a blue canton printed with 36 white stars. The stars are arrang...
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Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
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Cotton
34-Star American Parade Flag, Commemorating Kansas Statehood, Circa 1861-1863
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a spectacular 34-star American flag, produced during the Civil War. This flag features 34 printed white stars, on a blue wool blend canton. The stars are arranged in whims...
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Antique 1860s American American Classical Political and Patriotic Memora...
Materials
Brass
Declaration of Independence, Printed on Cotton, Circa 1876
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a Centennial-era patriotic textile, celebrating the Declaration of Independence. At the center of the printed bandana design is artistic rendering of the Declaration of ...
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Antique 1870s American High Victorian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
45-Star American Flag, Printed on Cotton, Celebrating Utah Statehood, 1896-1908
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This 45-star United States flag celebrates the statehood of Utah. 45-star flags served as the official American flag from 1896-1908. This particular flag was flown as a parade flag. ...
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Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
42-Star 7th Cavalry Regiment Parade Guidon, Printed "7A", Circa 1889-1890
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is 42-star 7th Cavalry Regiment parade guidon, dating to 1889-1890. The guidon is printed in cotton, and stenciled over with a “7” over crossed swords of the 7th Cavalry Re...
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Antique 1880s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Congressman George Bush Signed Photograph
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an early signed photograph of George H. W. Bush, taken when he was Congressman. Bush served in the House of Representatives from 1967-1971, having been elected in 1966 a...
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Vintage 1960s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Vintage Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Black Duck Decoy
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is an original 20th century wooden decoy, which is hand-carved and hand-painted. The decoy has a swooped white head with glass eyes. Its back, breast, and belly are painted s...
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20th Century American Decoys
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Metal
1864 Lincoln
Johnson Boston Union Presidential Ticket
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original Massachusetts Union Presidential ticket for the November 8, 1864 election. The paper ticket is printed in black, headed by a large spreadwing eagle carrying ...
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Antique 1860s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Centennial Celebration "1776-1876" American Flag Banner
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a rare Centennial patriotic flag banner, dating to 1876. The flag’s brilliant blue canton is spectacular, with 81 five-pointed, rayed stars, arranged to read “1776” and “1876.” The flag’s design is completed with thirteen alternating red and white stripes. The flag is a three-piece, treadle-sewn sewn construction, printed on a thin wool and cotton blend. Along the edge, there is a narrow, treadle-sewn sleeve made of cotton tape.
In the lead up to the nation’s Centennial in 1876, flag makers and individuals looked to the past for designs to produce as part of the country’s many celebrations. Popular interpretation of the stars and stripes undoubtedly reached its climax of variety and originality at the time of our Nation’s first Centennial. Since no design restrictions were placed on flagmaker’s imaginations and no strict distinctions were drawn between official and unofficial star counts, it is no surprise that, on the occasion of the Centennial, creativity in flag design was not the exception, but the rule.
The cantons from this period presented an array of geometric abstractions. Great star patterns, referred to as the “starry flower of Liberty” by Oliver Wendell Holmes, that were popular from 1818 and on, resurfaced in Centennial flags...
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Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Navy Sailor Patriotic Printed Paddle Fan, Early 20th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a patriotic printed paddle fan, with an image of a Navy sailor. The sailor is depicted on the back of a large boat, standing in front of a large, waving American flag. I...
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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wood, Paper
"The Old Flag and Protection" Benjamin Harrison Campaign Handkerchief, 1888
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original Benjamin Harrison campaign handkerchief, from the 1888 presidential election. Printed on white silk, this design features a waving 39-star American flag and ...
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Antique 1880s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
39-Star Printed American Flag, Commemorating North Dakota Statehood, 1889-1890
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a 39-star unofficial American flag, celebrating North Dakota statehood. The printed flag dates to 1889 and showcases a “whimsical” star pattern in the canton. The flag's cant...
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Antique 1880s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Fabric
38-Star American Parade Flag, Flown at a Reception for President Grant, 1880
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a beautifully colored 38-star American parade flag, flown at a public reception for Ulysses S. Grant in October of 1880. This printed flag features a rare, triple medallion s...
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Antique 1880s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Thomas Dewey
Harry Truman 1948 Presidential Election Campaign Collage
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a unique commemorative collage, celebrating the 1948 U.S. presidential election between Harry Truman and Thomas Dewey. This one-of-a-kind collage features a Harry Truman signed...
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Political and Patriotic Memora...
Materials
Metal
Declaration of Independence Printed Scarf
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a patriotic silk scarf, celebrating the Declaration of Independence. At center of the silk scarf design is artistic rendering of the Declaration of Independence. The famous text and signatures are printed in black ink on white silk. A border of bright red encloses the text, with a five-pointed white star set against a blue square appearing at each corner. This is a newly made silk scarf, printed to celebrate our Nation's foundational text.
The United States Declaration of Independence...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Tapestries
Materials
Silk
31-Star Printed American Flag, Celebrating California Statehood, Circa 1850
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a rare 31-star medallion printed American flag, celebrating the addition of California to the Union. The flag is printed on silk and has a spectacular “Great Star” canton pat...
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Antique 1850s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
Souvenir of the War 1914-15-16-17-18 Banner
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a stunning textile banner from the first World War, dating to 1918. The square tan cotton cloth is embroidered with two crossed flags, the ...
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Vintage 1910s Australian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
"Buy Your Extra 6th War Loan Bonds Here" Vintage WWII Poster, 1944
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an original World War II poster, dating to 1944. The poster reads "Buy Your Extra 6th War Loan Bonds Here" in bold red, white, and blue letters. The poster's composition feat...
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Vintage 1940s Posters
Materials
Paper
$2,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Bellamy Style Hand-Carved New England Pine Eagle, Early to Mid-20th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an original American eagle, hand-carved from pine during the early to mid 20th century. The eagle features a touch of original gilt over yellow sizing with hand-painted highlights, emphasizing the eyes and beak.
The eagle is displayed with both wings fully outstretched. The feathers are expertly detailed, especially considering that this eagle is a single-piece carving.
The eagle is both the national bird and the national animal of the United States. The founders of the United States were fond of comparing their new republic with the Roman Republic, in which eagle imagery, usually the golden eagle, was prominent. On June 20, 1782, the Continental Congress adopted the design for the Great Seal of the United States depicting a bald eagle grasping 13 arrows in its sinister (left) talon and an olive branch with its dexter (right) talons. Those arrows are tightly aligned, a symbol of "strength in unity" that's found in the traditional cultures everywhere, from the Romans to the Iroquois. In this case, the bundle of arrows were a nod to the unity of the original 13 colonies. The olive branches emphasize the power of peace.
The eagle motif has since appeared in allegorical engravings...
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Early 20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings
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Pine
$3,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Carved Spread Wing Eagle
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a spread wing eagle, most likely from the late 19th to early 20th century. This carved pine eagle is poised for takeoff and rendered with fierce facial details and well-carved plumage. The carved eagle shows intricate detail, including individual feathers. The eagle is accented with white and yellow paint to highlight the head and beak.
The eagle's wings are spread widely, in a manner similar to Bellamy eagles...
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Antique Late 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
$2,950
Political Debates Between Abraham Lincoln
Stephen A. Douglas, Limited Edition
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Lincoln, Abraham and Stephen A. Douglas. Political Debates Between Hon. Abraham Lincoln and Hon. Stephen A. Douglas, In the Celebrated Campaign of 1858, in Illinois, Including the Preceding Speeches of Each, at Chicago, Springfield, Etc.; Also, the Two Great Speeches of Mr. Lincoln in Ohio, in 1859. Cleveland: The Burrows Brothers Company, 1894. Limited edition printing, No. 168 of 750. Presented in ¼ leather and cloth binding, with gilt titles and raised bands to spine, with a new archival cloth slipcase.
This is a special limited edition printing of the political debates of Lincoln and Stephen Douglas...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Political and Patriotic Mem...
Materials
Paper
George H. W. Bush Signed and Inscribed 1989 Inaugural Photograph
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a wonderful inscribed color photo of the inauguration of George H.W. Bush as the 41st President of the United States held on January 20, 1989. The inauguration marked the commencement of the four-year term of George H. W. Bush as President and Dan Quayle as Vice President. The photograph is signed and inscribed to Ron Wade, who once served as a White House page for President Nixon. Inscription reads, "To Ron Wade/ Sincerely /George Bush" Mr. Wade then scripted a note on the verso of the photo, stating "Signed as President, week of 6-1/-89".
The inauguration of George H. W. Bush as the 41st president of the United States was held at the West Front of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. This was the 51st inauguration. Chief Justice William Rehnquist administered the presidential oath of office to Bush and Justice Sandra Day O'Connor administered the vice presidential oath of office to Quayle. Bush was the first sitting vice president to be inaugurated as president (not due to his predecessor's death or resignation) since Martin Van Buren...
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Vintage 1980s American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
"Memoirs of Richard Nixon" Two-Volume Set, Easton Press Edition, 1988
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Nixon, Richard. The Memoirs of Richard Nixon. Norwalk: The Easton Press, 1988. Two-volume set. Bound in full leather with 22-karat gold embossing. Housed ...
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Vintage 1980s American Books
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique 13-Star Patriotic Sash by Louis E. Stilz
Bros., Late 19th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original patriotic sash from the late 19th century, featuring 13 stars against a bright blue field. This sash features appliqued silver stars on a blue canton, red an...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
U.S. Navy WWI Poster "We Clear the Way for Your Fighting Dollars, " 1918
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This WWI poster features a US sailor after disembarking from a ship and ready for battle. In the background are powerful warships setting the scene. Below th...
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Vintage 1910s American Historical Memorabilia
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Paper
