Kerchief

1888

Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America

Silk

Overall: 18 3/4 x 20 3/4 in. ( 47.6 x 52.7 cm )

INV.7408

This kerchief was made for the 1888 presidential campaign of Benjamin Harrison.

DescriptionCotton lithographed campaign kerchief of Benjamin Harrison and Levi P. Morton with an inscribed U.S. flag in the center surrounded by a banner and a border with stars; printed in red and blue on a white ground.

Markingsprinted: on flag: "FOR PRESIDENT, BENJAMIN HARRISON./ FOR VICE PRESIDENT,/ LEVI P. MORTON" printed: on banner: "PROTECTION VS. FREE TRADE/ PENSIONS FOR SOLDIERS/ AID FOR FREE SCHOOLS" printed: lower right: "A.S. Rosenthal & Co. N.Y." printed: lower left: "Patented June 28 1888."

ClassificationsTEXTILES