TAILORS SILK TRADE BANNER.

TAILORS SILK TRADE BANNER. Circa 1st half 19th Century. The hanging banner mounted to a round wood dowel with hanging loop having oil painted decoration on both sides with a red later addition yarn fringe. One side with “THINK AND ACT.” in light cream lettering with brown and red shadowing. The phrase enclosed in a shield shaped scroll border. All on a white silk background. The reverse with “BY CONCORD SMALL BEGINNINGS LEAD TO GREATNESS.” in cream letters with brown shadowing all against a white silk background. SIZE: 34″ h x 40″ w. PROVENANCE: Maine Charitable Mechanic Association (Portland, ME). CONDITION: Some light wrinkles and folds. Some light foxing. In remarkably very good condition. 9-20467 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2130	$1,150.00	TAILORS SILK TRADE BANNER. Circa 1st half 19th Century. The hanging banner mounted to a round wood dowel with hanging loop having oil painted decoration on both sides with a red later addition yarn fringe. One side with “THINK AND ACT.” in light cream lettering with brown and red shadowing. The phrase enclosed in a shield shaped scroll border. All on a white silk background. The reverse with “BY CONCORD SMALL BEGINNINGS LEAD TO GREATNESS.” in cream letters with brown shadowing all against a white silk background. SIZE: 34″ h x 40″ w. PROVENANCE: Maine Charitable Mechanic Association (Portland, ME). CONDITION: Some light wrinkles and folds. Some light foxing. In remarkably very good condition. 9-20467 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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