Lot 164
Hamilton, Alexander - Rare Silk Ribbon Honoring The Founding of Patterson, NJ, 1892. Ribbon manufactured in 1892 by John Best & Co. in recognition of the founding of Paterson, New Jersey by Alexander Hamilton. White silk ribbon woven with black, red, blue and gold text and images; eagle holding American flag at top; woven with "PATERSON, NJ" below, over central bust image of Alexander Hamilton; woven below with "FOUNDED/ BY/ ALEX. HAMILTON/ CENTENNIAL"; "1792/ 1892" woven below over gold banner; black and white image of dam and bridge at tapered end of ribbon; gold tassel. One horizontal fold with tiny split at right edge, else fine. Estimate Value $500 - 800
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| Realized $300 |
