Lot 1379
"Rember the Maine," In All Its Old Glory! United States, c. 1898. A large cotton or muslin scarf (or banner?), vividly printed in red, blue, and black. At center, a finely detailed illustration of the battleship Maine, with "Remember the Maine" below. Beneath, U.S. shield with 46 stars. The wide border of symmetrical sections of Old Glory proudly waving. Scarf exceptionally preserved, the colors quite fresh, but fraying to side hems. Also on this theme, a printed silk of Old Glory (of thirteen stars variety), with the Maine slogan. Ribbon very fine, but ends frayed. Along with this, a small and delicately embroidered handkerchief with central printed photographic image of the Maine, perhaps in New York harbor. There is a narrow triangular flaw in the print where the cloth had folded over during the printing process. Hanky nicely preserved, the white now an even beige overall, with a few intermittent very light stains. Scarf: 23-1/2" x 24". Handkerchief: 11" x 11". Ribbon: 4-1/4" x 2-1/4". Lot of 3. Lesser known examples of this class of memorabilia.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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