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1860 Historic Boston Commemorative Prince of Wales Visit Printed Silk Textile

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:260.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 400.00 USD
1860 Historic Boston Commemorative Prince of Wales Visit Printed Silk Textile
Historic Americana
Impressive “Prince of Wales” Boston Printed Silk Textile
1860 Civil War Era, Impressive “Prince of Wales” Albert Edward Silk Printed Textile, 17.25” x 16”, black on white silk, Very Fine.


Featuring images of Albert Edward, eldest son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Explanatory column on each side, and a decorative border around all. Produced by Henry Bowen’s Chemical Print of Boston, made to commemorate the prince’s visit to America in 1860. The handsome young prince is in uniform; he holds his hat in his right hand and his sword in his left during his first visit paid by a Prince of Wales to America. Some slight fabric loss outside decorative border from once being nailed on display; one trivial small stain area in the outer border. A very nice appearing piece suitable for framing and display.