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31 STAR PARADE FLAG, MADE FOR THE 1860 CAMPAIGN OF JOHN BELL.

Offered by: H&S Fine Art and Antiques

Description
31 STAR PARADE FLAG, MADE FOR THE 1860 CAMPAIGN OF JOHN BELL & EDWARD EVERETT, WITH A "UNION AND THE CONSTITUTION" SLOGAN. The stars are arranged in medallion pattern forming a pentagon. Note, that there is a star in each corner of the canton, outside the basic pattern, there also a single star at the very bottom center. In 1854, the Republican Party was born and the end of both the Whigs and the American Party ( Known-Nothings), which had basically disappeared by 1860. Lincoln was the Republican candidate, running on the Anti-Slavery platform. Bell's campaign flags are keen of interest, because he ran against Lincoln at such a critical time in American History.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	GLAZED COTTON.
Condition:	Good. Great condition for its age.
Creation Date:	1860
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Americana, Traditional
Patterns:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	808530

Dimensions

W.	11 in;	H.	8.5 in;
W.	27.94 cm;	H.	21.59 cm;

Message from Seller:

H&S Fine Art and Antiques is a distinguished gallery based in the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in American folk art, decorative and modern art, as well as Oriental antiquities. With a keen eye for craftsmanship, historical richness, and aesthetics, we offer a carefully curated collection for collectors and enthusiasts alike. By appointment only. Contact us at h.s.fineartandantiques@gmail.com for inquiries.