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1888 Harrison + Morton Colorful Presidential Patriotic Silk Campaign Bandanna

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1888 Harrison + Morton Colorful Presidential Patriotic Silk Campaign Bandanna
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1888 Harrison & Morton Presidential Campaign Bandanna Listed as Number 638 on page 273 of “Threads of History”
1888-Dated, “For President. Benjamin Harrison. For Vice President. Levi P. Morton.” Printed Presidential Campaign Silk Bandanna, Very Fine.
This 1888 Presidential Campaign Silk Bandanna measures about 20” x 18.25”. Printed in red, white and blue, shows an American Flag with “For President. Benjamin Harrison. For Vice President. Levi P. Morton.” surrounded by a blue border with white stars. Three corners have text that reads, “Protection VS. Free Trade. / Pension for Soldiers. / Aid for Free Schools.” Printed below the border at bottom “Patented June 28 1888. A.S. Rosenthal & Co. N.Y.” Fading, minor soiling, pinhole lower right corner. Design type Listed and Illustrated as #638 on page 273 of “Threads of History” published by the Smithsonian.