Lot 805
[Lafayette, Marquis de] Silk Ribbon: "The Nation's Guest". C. 1824, 7 x 1½ in., originally printed on pink silk, now faded to an almost cream color. This is the first ribbon of its type we've handled. Printed by H. Korn of Philadelphia, who was the most prolific manufacturer of ribbons to celebrate LaFayette's return visit to America. This one has an image of LaFayette in an oval wreath surrounded by all kinds of militaria. A defiant eagle holds a shield above the wreath; arrows shoot like lightning bolts from its talons. In the eagle's beak is a scroll with the words, "THE NATION'S GUEST LA FAYETTE" written upon it.
Estimated Value $200 - 400.
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| Realized $207 |
