Abraham Lincoln Campaign Banner - 19th Century

 

Abraham Lincoln Campaign Banner, 19th Century

Stunning representation of a 19th Century Lincoln banner printed with black-stenciled letters “A. LINCOLN for PRES 1864”. Examination of this Banner reveals a blend of cotton and flax threads commonly found in eighteenth and early nineteenth- century fabrics. We are unable to confirm this banner was made at the time of the election as the possibility exists it may have been made post election to commemorate President Abraham Lincoln’s re-election victory.

Abraham Lincoln became the 16th president of the United States on November 6, 1860. He led the nation through the American Civil War and succeeded in preserving the Union, abolishing slavery, bolstering the federal government and modernizing the U.S. economy. On November 8, 1864 Lincoln was elected to a second term that ended abruptly on April 14, 1865 when he was assassinated, and subsequently died on April 15, 1865.

Description/Condition

(HxL) sizes approximate
             banner 19 ½  ”x 32”
             frame    27 ½” x 39 ½” ** SOLD WITHOUT FRAME **
                                
Rare Abraham Lincoln banner, fabric panels made in a blend of cotton and flax threads, the variation in yarn diameter and amount of twist is typical of hand-spun yarns which supports the fabrics being hand woven, two panels sewn together by lock stitching -top panel is in light khaki/dark khaki bottom; black-stenciled lettering A. LINCOLN for PRES 1864; there is a red narrow strip of cotton fabric machine stitched on the back of the top panel, it appears that it may have originally been part of a larger piece that was trimmed off.

Overall condition is very good, contains some slight wrinkling and minor staining throughout; FRAME NOT INCLUDED IN SALE

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Item: 1864-CB-1800