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We sold a James K Polk for President 1844 Texas campaign ribbon. Please see details below:
Rare Silk Badge From the 1844 Presidential Election — Promoting the Democratic Ticket of James Polk & Texas Annexation, the Issue Driving the Campaign
Silk ribbon entitled “Democratic National Badge”, worn by pro-Texas supporters of the Democratic ticket during the 1844 Presidential campaign. Cleaved by the issue of Texas annexation, the 1844 Presidential election was contested between the Democratic ticket of James Polk and the Whig ticket of Henry Clay. Polk of course, won the election and Texas was soon annexed two years later. Cream silk ribbon reads “TEXAS” under a symbol of the lone star with Polk and VP George Dallas’ names framing an image of Thomas Jefferson, with previous Democratic Presidents Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren also mentioned. An eagle holds a banner in its beak reading, “Union, Harmony and Vigilance”. Measures 3″ x 7″. Light soiling and a few very small holes, overall very good condition. Sold for $1,400.
The following are some additional campaign ribbons we sold:
Extremely scarce Abraham Lincoln & Hannibal Hamlin 1860 jugate campaign ribbon in silk, one of only a handful extant. Engraved by J.D. Lovett of New York, design features a split rail fence below the portraits and the phrase ”Free Territory for a Free People” above. Beautiful example measures 2.375” x 6.375”, in near fine condition.
Lot also includes two silk 1844 campaign ribbons for James K. Polk, featuring Polk’s portrait as ”Young Hickory of Tennessee”. Fraying to top and bottom edges, and light discoloration, Each measures 2.5” x 5”, in very good condition. Sold for $8,640.
Abraham Lincoln 1860 Campaign Ribbon With the Desirable “Cooper Union” Photographic Portrait
Abraham Lincoln campaign ribbon for the 1860 presidential election, featuring his photographic portrait taken by Mathew Brady during the session at Cooper Union, where Lincoln delivered the speech that catapulted him to national prominence. This ribbon is among the most desirable of Lincoln campaign mementos, also bearing Lincoln’s printed signature at bottom. Ribbon measures 2.5″ x 7.25″. Some soiling at edges and a few small spots of foxing, but Lincoln’s image is nearly defect free. Very good condition. Sold for $2,375.
We also sold these 1860 Lincoln campaign items:
Abraham Lincoln 1860 Silk Campaign Ribbon — Scarce
Silk ribbon from Abraham Lincoln’s 1860 Presidential campaign, one of the rarest pieces of campaign memorabilia from that election. Ribbon reads “1860 / ABRAHAM LINCOLN.” in unique brown font upon light green silk. Measures 2.25″ x 6.75″. A few spots of separation starting in the silk and some soiling, overall in very good condition. Sold for $806.
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