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Daughter of the Confederacy Reunion Celluloid

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Historical Memorabilia Start Price:4,000.00 USD Estimated At:8,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD
Daughter of the Confederacy Reunion Celluloid
<B>Daughter of the Confederacy 1900 Reunion Celluloid Canteen</B></I>. Diameter: 2 3/8”, with a red & white thread for hanging. The front of this attractive celluloid reads “Official” on the stopper and “Daughter of the Confederacy” arced over a beautiful profile of the lovely Winnie Davis, the original “Daughter of the Confederacy.” The reverse side reads “Reunion Louisville 1900” in an arc at the top, and “Winnie Davis Rose” at the bottom, below a depiction of a vase full of pink roses. Winnie Davis was the daughter of Jefferson Davis and his wife, Varina, and she was often introduced by Gen. John B. Gordon as “Daughter of the Confederacy.” The celluloid presented here is in very fine condition. A scarce D. O. C. collectible.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Miscellaneous Collectibles, Smal (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)