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

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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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NOTE: Because this is a vintage item, it carries the markers of age you would expect to see. Please review the photos carefully & ask questions because we are unable to accept returns or exchanges.

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