Banner

Object Name:

Banner

Creator:

Tiffany & Company

Date:

1860

Material:

Textile
Silk

Dimensions:

H-37.5 W-29 inches

Description:

Banner, political campaign. Presented to the Republicans of Claremont, NH, by the Republicans of Keene, NH, as a trophy of the March 13, 1860 state elections. Possibly made by Tiffany & Company. Was double sided but now in two parts (see 1994.040.01). Depicts Lady Liberty wearing a green and red toga with a white and blue sash and motto "LIBERTY & UNION" painted on a ribbed silk plain weave. Banner has straight top and sides and rounded bottom edge that comes to a point in the middle. Lady Liberty holds a red, white, and blue Phrygian cap on the end of a staff in her right hand and a wreath in her left. She stands against the backdrop of a cityscape. Housed in a pressure-mounted frame with a brass-toned edge and a navy blue background fabric.

Provenance:

Banner presented to Claremont Republican party by Keene Republican party as part of a contest around the March 13, 1860 statewide elections for governor, senators, and councilors.

Subjects:

Liberty, Liberty cap, Lady Liberty, Phrygian cap, New York City Skyline, Skyline views, Peonies, Flowers, Banners, Flags, Political parties, Political campaigns, Textiles, Silk, Textiles painted, Republican Party, Republicans

Place of Origin:

New York, NY

Collection Name:

Accessioned

Item Number:

1994.040.02

Accession Number:

1994.040.02

Type of Material:

Objects

Copyright Statement:

For information regarding copyright, permissions, and reproductions contact the New Hampshire Historical Society

Credit Line:

Gift of Gertrude Mallary

Participating Organization:

New Hampshire Historical Society