Antique James G. Blaine "Welcome Home" ribbon, dated 1888 - Selective Salvage

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Antique James G. Blaine "Welcome Home" ribbon, dated 1888

Description

A "Welcome" ribbon issued in August 1888 to be worn at the parade celebrating the return of James G. Blaine, a politician who was exiled to Europe for 14 months. This Republican fete was attended by representatives from 29 states and three territories with an estimated 8-10,000 participants in the torchlight procession.

The ribbon features an oval portrait of Blaine over a facsimile of his signature, a stylized banner reading "New York City" and the date August 1888. The manufacturer's mark at the bottom left reads: "Novelty Card and Adv. g. Chicago".

Measures: 9" long x 3" wide. Very good vintage condition. Minor fraying at the top and bottom. No pin holes so apparently this ribbon didn't go to the parade.

Political "Welcome Home" parade ribbon
Featuring James G. Blaine, Republican presidential candidate in 1884
Dated August 1888
Manufactured by the Novelty Card and Adv. Co of Chicago

CONDITION:

Very good vintage condition. Minor fraying at both ends

SPECIFICS:

Measures: 9" long x 3" wide.

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