Artist/Maker
Cochrane Chemical Works
Depicted
Chester A. Arthur
(American, 1829 – 1886)
Depicted
James A. Garfield
(American, 1831 – 1881)
Kerchief
1880
Place madeMalden, Massachusetts, United States, North America
Cotton
Overall: 19 3/4 x 21 1/2 in. ( 50.2 x 54.6 cm )
Purchase
1952.307
This kerchief was made for the presidential campaign of 1880.
DescriptionCotton lithographed campaign kerchief with medallion portraits of James A. Garfield and Chester A. Arthur printed in black on a natural ground; meander border and red background.Markingsprinted: below portraits: "JAMES A. GARFIELD./ REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT/ CHESTER A. ARTHUR./ REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR VICE PRESIDENT"
printed: upper right corner: "COCHRANE TURKEY RED"
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