- 2 Frassetto Way - Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
The Gentleman's Collection
Lot 28:
Description
James Bell & Jordan (American, 19th Century). Woven silk campaign textile from the 1888 United States presidential election. The piece is constructed from multiple repeating ribbons for both Democratic and Republican candidates. The Democratic panels feature portraits of Grover Cleveland and Allen G. Thurman, inscribed for the candidates from New York and Ohio respectively. The Republican panels feature portraits of Benjamin Harrison and Levi P. Morton, representing Indiana and New York. Each ribbon includes the date 1888, the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM, and patriotic motifs including eagles and American flags. The reverse shows the structural weaving of the joined ribbons. Marked on the edge ribbons James Bell & Jordan Manufacturer Designer Paterson N.J. 62" L x 63" W.
14B
Condition report:
The textile is in fair to good condition consistent with age and the delicate nature of the silk. There is visible fraying and numerous loose threads along the unfinished perimeter edges. Moderate staining and yellowish foxing are present, particularly on the white silk sections of the Democratic ribbons. Several small holes and vertical splits are visible in the silk fabric across multiple ribbons.
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