Lot 81
[Lafayette, Marquis de] Commemorative Silk Ribbon. "The Companion of Washington - The Nations Guest" by H. Korn of Philadelphia, 6¾ x 1½ in. Printed in black ink on white silk, this piece looks mint but has folds above and below the portrait and some localized tone at lower right. At the invitation of President James Monroe, Lafayette visited America from August 24, 1824 to December 7, 1825 and was accorded a hero's welcome.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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| Realized $118 |
