Depicted
Benjamin Harrison
(American, 1833 – 1901)
Depicted
Levi Parsons Morton
(American, 1824 – 1920)
Artist/Maker
A. S. Rosenthal & Co.
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."
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