1888
by [Benjamin Harrison; Levi Morton]
1888. Unique. Very Good+. Unique. Created using a Benjamin Harrison campaign bandanna and related bunting. That banner features portraits of both Harrison and running mate Levi Morton. The use of "Protection" reminds voters that Harrison promised “protection” for U.S. industries through high tariffs. An example of this bandanna is documented in the Threads of History [585; private collection]. The image of Morton was based on an engraving by the Atlantic Publishing Company. Considered one of the best late nineteenth century campaign textiles, it includes both textile printing and overprinting. "Campaign bandannas were initially produced beginning in (truncated)