Rare Lafayette Silk Mourning Ribbon, c. 1834
Description
Post-Revolutionary War to Civil WarRare "Lafayette" Silk Commemorative Mourning Ribbon
c. 1834, Marquis de Lafayette Memorial Silk Ribbon, Fine.
This scarce ribbon measures 8" x 2.5" and is boldly printed in black on off-white silk with some scattered light toning. A small bust image of Lafayette appears on a pedestal beneath an memorial urn. An American Eagle is above with a scroll in its beak in honor. French and American flags adorn the sides of the pedestal and a tree shades the entire scene. Underneath is the following, multi-line inscription: "Gen. Gilbert Mottier Lafayette, BORN AT AUVERGNE, SEPT. 6th 1757. DIED, MAY 20th, 1834 AGED 76 YEARS 8 MONTHS, AND 14 DAYS. FUNERAL OBSEQUIES PERFORMED TO HIS MEMORY, JULY 21, 1834. PHILADELPHIA."
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c. 1834, Marquis de Lafayette Memorial Silk Ribbon, Fine.
This scarce ribbon measures 8" x 2.5" and is boldly printed in black on off-white silk with some scattered light toning. A small bust image of Lafayette appears on a pedestal beneath an memorial urn. An American Eagle is above with a scroll in its beak in honor. French and American flags adorn the sides of the pedestal and a tree shades the entire scene. Underneath is the following, multi-line inscription: "Gen. Gilbert Mottier Lafayette, BORN AT AUVERGNE, SEPT. 6th 1757. DIED, MAY 20th, 1834 AGED 76 YEARS 8 MONTHS, AND 14 DAYS. FUNERAL OBSEQUIES PERFORMED TO HIS MEMORY, JULY 21, 1834. PHILADELPHIA."
Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
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Rare Lafayette Silk Mourning Ribbon, c. 1834
Estimate $375-$450
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