Post-Revolutionary War to Civil War
President Zachary Taylor Portrait Mourning Rosette
c. 1850, President Zachary Taylor Black Crape Mourning Rosette with an Engraved Printed Oval Portrait, Choice Near Mint.
An original near mint, high quality Mourning Rosette that measures about 3.5" x 3.25" made of Black Silk Crepe, with an outstanding 1.25" x 1.5" Engraved Portrait titled "General Taylor" attached to the center. It's possible this same engraving design was used on a Taylor Presidential Campaign ribbon for which a Cass-mate exists. Some trivial old prior mounting residue on back, while the face appears fresh and vivid, virtually as made. Extremely rare.