Ferraro Campaign Button Simply says her name, three times, followed by a small "female" symbol. Measures just over 2 1/4" in diameter. From 1984 elections. Back is impressed " Badge A Mint Lasalle, ILL 61310". (#StvPin)

Keywords: US president presidential election vice pins

Manufacturer: Badge a Mint  

McKinley Coasters Set of 3 paper coasters by the Container Corporation of America. These are 4" in diameter and made by using a corrugated cardboard center covered by top and bottom rounds. Two of these feature McKinley, and the other is an "unidentified local candidate.". Probably a special occasion issue of past presidents from the 1930’s or 1940’s. A bit of foxing on some of the backs. (CR11)

Keywords: memorabilia candidate vice president election United States US

Circa: 1938
Manufacturer: Container Corp of America  

Garfield Memorial Plate A portrait of President Garfield is the centerpiece of this memorial plate. Maker unknown, c. 1881. 10" d. A well executed design and a great impression. Excellent condition. (198F)

Key Words: early american pattern glass Victorian pressed EAPG historical campaign president memorabilia political antique
Manufacturer: American  

Roosevelt, Parker, Bryan Coasters Set of 3 paper coasters by the Container Corporation of America. These are 4" in diameter and made by using a corrugated cardboard center covered by top and bottom rounds. Theodore Roosevelt, Alton Parker and William Jennings Bryan are featured.
Probably a special occasion issue of past presidents from the 1930’s or 1940’s. A little foxing. (CR12)

Keywords: memorabilia candidate vice president election United States US
Circa: 1938
Manufacturer: Container Corp of America  

Columbia Amber Tray Maker unknown, c. 1890. This large shield shaped tray is 11 ½" l x 9 ½" w. The center depicts Columbia surrounded by 13 vertical bars with a star studded top. It was made in several colors. There is a 7/16" sliver along the left edge, a series of small tiny nicks along the top left angled edge and a ¼" chip on the underside next to Columbia’s nose.
(5919

Keywords: plate president tray serving historical memorabilia platter commemorative
Manufacturer: American  

Landon, Taft, Wilson, Bryan Coasters Set of 4 paper coasters by the Container Corporation of America. These are 4" in diameter and made by using a corrugated cardboard center covered by top and bottom rounds. Alfred Landon, William Howard Taft, Woodrow Wilson and a jugate Bryan-Kern are featured. Probably a special occasion issue of past presidents from the 1930’s or 1940’s. Some light foxing. (CR13)

Keywords: memorabilia candidate vice president election United States US

Circa: 1938
 

Bryan E Pluribus Unum Plate Maker unknown, c. 1896. This 9" plate is rare. It features Bryan’s portrait framed by 13 stars. On his right shoulder is "Bryan and on the left "16 to 1" which referred to the Democratic demand for free coinage of silver at the ratio of 16 to 1 compared with gold. The forget-me-not border is missing one knob. (5941)

Keywords: historical political president commemorative Americana


 

Bryan Covered Cup A covered cup, which some call covered mustards, manufactured by the US Glass Company in 1896 to promote the candidacy of William Jennings Bryan. Much more rare than the covered McKinley cup. His slogan "The People’s Money" appears above his head, and below the bust is written "Wm. J. Bryan".5" high with lid, 3 ½" without lid x 3 ½" d. Excellent condition. (#5396)

Key Words: early american pattern glass Victorian pressed EAPG historical campaign president memorabilia political

Manufacturer: US Glass company  

Wheeling George Washington / Crest Tile Made by the Wheeling Tile Company, of Wheeling, West Virgina, this cool tile is a replica of the "George Washington Bookplate". So, all you librarians and bibliophiles need this! Measuring 6" square, this is done in a pressed raised line technique. Background is cream, the eagle and crown are in yellow, the crest is done in cranberry and gray, and the words are in brown raised line. The Latin words translate to "The result justifies the deed". Overall surface crazing - and one tiny flake on the top edge, circa 1950. Generally very nice. (#1025)

Key words: art tiles antique vintage
Manufacturer: as described  

Classic Blaine Plate Classic was a product of the Gillinder Co. c. 1875. James E. Blaine ran as a Republican presidential candidate in the campaign of 1884 against Grover Cleveland. Frosted center. The detail is so fine that the slots for the buttonholes on Blaine’s lapels are clearly visible. This is the epitome of American mold making. 11 ½" diameter Pristine condition. (5425)

Key Words: early american pattern glass Victorian pressed EAPG antique historical americana presidential commemorative

Manufacturer: Gillinder  

President Garfield Tumbler This is a thick walled tumbler with a medallion bust of President Garfield pressed into the base. He is framed by a Laurel Wreath, underneath which is printed "Garfield." Garfield was assassinated in 1881 and served as president for less than a year. 3 5/8" h x 3 ¼" d. Excellent condition. (5703)

Key Words: early american pattern glass Victorian pressed EAPG historical campaign president memorabilia political

Manufacturer: American Glass company  

Gillinder Washington paperweight This Washington paperweight has turned side and a beveled edge. It was sold at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial and manufactured by the Gillinder Glass Company, one of the premier glass makers of the 19th Century. The paperweight is a bit more than 3" in diameter and 1 1/8" in depth. This has a frosted medallion Houdon bust in the center - and the piece has frosted sides as well. This is in very good condition. (#4105)

Key Words: Victorian glass, EAPG, Early American pattern glass, pressed glass, desk accessories, commemorative

Manufacturer: as described  

Collecting Political Americana "Collecting Political Americana", Edmund B. Sullivan, Crown Publishers, 1980. Out of print. 8 ¾ x 11 ¼ Hardbound, 248 pages. Loaded with black and white photos with astute comments and observations for collectors on each area of collecting. Large sections on political numismatics, ceramics, glass, textiles and paper. Very good condition. Dust jacket shows a little wear. (BkPolitAmer)

Keywords: glass glasses Early American Victorian catalog reference antique book collectible campaign memorabilia presidential president


Circa: 1980
Publisher: Crown  

Abraham Lincoln Paperweight Memorabilia A portrait of Abraham Lincoln is the design on this paperweight/tile made by the Mosaic Tile Company of Zanesville, Ohio. A matte blue background with a relief molded likeness of Lincoln in white Jasperware-type fashion. Measures 3" high x 3 ½" across. There is a shallow flake below his neck- generally in nice condition. (#PH29)

Key Words: desk accessories tiling pottery historical paper weight

Manufacturer: as described  

Garfield Memorial plate This is 10" diameter clear glass plate. This memorializes President Garfield. A laurel wreath against a stippled background forms the border. The plate is in excellent condition. Circa late 1800's. (#137X)

Key words: Worlds Fair, world fair, Columbian Exposition, Columbian Expo, president, presidential, early american pattern glass, EAPG, centennial, sesquicentennial, political memorabilia

Manufacturer: as described