08-13-201708-13-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 13, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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William Henry Harrison "The Hero of Tippecanoe" Silk Campaign Banner

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$35,670$29,000
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 3022MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 13, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

William Henry Harrison "The Hero of Tippecanoe" Silk Campaign Banner, c. 1840, square printed American flag banner, the blue canton with a circle of twelve stars with a single large star inside, the center of the flag with bust of Harrison within a wreath marked "GEN WM. H. HARRISON" over "THE HERO OF/TIPPECANOE," the right and left edges of the cloth have very narrow 1/8 in. selvedges, the top and bottom edges with very fine hand-stitched hem, ht. 29 1/2, wd. 30 1/2 in.

Provenance: The Timothy Paine House Museum, Worcester, Massachusetts.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

Printing is crisp and color is remarkably vivid, a few very small holes (less than 1/8 in. dia.),and a few very light, minor stains.


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