POLITICAL CAMPAIGN PARADE FLAG FOR RUTHERFORD B. HAYES, 1876.

POLITICAL CAMPAIGN PARADE FLAG FOR RUTHERFORD B. HAYES, 1876. This, possibly unique 34-star printed silk flag was found recently tucked inside an old book which accounts for such good condition on this fragile silk flag which measures approx. 2-1/2″ x 4″ including 1/2″ sewn silk hoist. Republican R.B. Hayes; a well known Civil War General ran for president in 1876, winning election over democrat Samuel J. Tilden making Hayes our 19th President. Hayes was second of three consecutive Civil War Generals becoming president. This flag could not be found in Threads of History by Collins or in any of our other research tools. CONDITION: Flag is overall very good to fine with good colors, good detailed portrait with scattered stains as can be seen in photos. There are several pin holes seen in hoist. Hand sewn silk thread on hoist is complete and intact. Flag is now housed in a approx. 6″ x 8″ frame with flag being attached with archival hinges. 4-46866 JS149 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	2112	$0.00	POLITICAL CAMPAIGN PARADE FLAG FOR RUTHERFORD B. HAYES, 1876. This, possibly unique 34-star printed silk flag was found recently tucked inside an old book which accounts for such good condition on this fragile silk flag which measures approx. 2-1/2″ x 4″ including 1/2″ sewn silk hoist. Republican R.B. Hayes; a well known Civil War General ran for president in 1876, winning election over democrat Samuel J. Tilden making Hayes our 19th President. Hayes was second of three consecutive Civil War Generals becoming president. This flag could not be found in Threads of History by Collins or in any of our other research tools. CONDITION: Flag is overall very good to fine with good colors, good detailed portrait with scattered stains as can be seen in photos. There are several pin holes seen in hoist. Hand sewn silk thread on hoist is complete and intact. Flag is now housed in a approx. 6″ x 8″ frame with flag being attached with archival hinges. 4-46866 JS149 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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