Lot 1663
1888 Campaign Tie. 1888 political campaign tie. This patriotic chocolate brown tie, sewn to maintain a permanent full-Windsor knot, has been embroidered with an American flag on the knot and the phrase "1888 Campaign" inside the neck loop. Measuring 18½" in length. Stitching attaching neck loop to knot has deteriorated and lining is a bit frayed. Overall, in good condition.
Here we offer a quaint memento from another close election. In the first of their two face-offs, the 1888 political campaign set Grover Cleveland against Benjamin Harrison in the quest for the Presidency. Though Cleveland was initially nominated because of his popularity as New York Governor, it was Harrison who won the race based on the electoral votes of that very state.
Estimated Value $100 - 200.
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| Realized $58 |
