[TAFT, William Howard (1857-1930)]. A large group of campaign, inaugural, and presidential ephemera from the presidency of William H. Taft.

"Grand Old Party" Taft and Sherman jugate tray, 4 1/4 in.diameter, 1908. -- William Howard Taft cardboard advertising fan, 6 x 13 1/2 in. including wood handle, when upright features an image of a smiling Taft winking one eye, when upside down fan presents the image of a frowning Teddy Roosevelt. Identified at base as "Billy and Teddy" with copyright 1909 by P.A. Schneider. Advertising on verso for "Howes Highlands" grocery store, Stetson's Electric Print, Greenfield, Massachusetts.

[With:] "Official Order of Business of the Republican National Convention. June 16th 1908 Chicago." -- Inauguration program, Washington, DC., 4 March 1909.

[Also with:] Invitations to campaign and White House events, pamphlets, concert program, postal cover, campaign handbill, advertising cards, White House visitor pass, period sheet music, and more.

All items in generally good condition with expected wear given age.

Republican candidate William Howard Taft was elected the 27th President of the United States in 1908, serving from 1909-1913, and later served as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, the only person to hold both of these offices. His Vice President, James S. Sherman (1855-1912), died in office in 1912.

Collection of Tom Charles Huston

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

To request further details about this lot, please email [email protected]

Please contact the Auction Specialist for details.

Katie Horstman

VP, Head of Department, American Historical Ephemera and Early Photography

Ms. Horstman has spent over a decade specializing in historic photography and Americana at auction. During her tenure, she has overseen several notable single owner auctions, including property from the inventory of celebrated Americana and antique arms expert Norm Flayderman. During her time with the firm, she has maintained an active membership in the Daguerreian Society. Ms. Horstman holds an MA in Art History from the University of Cincinnati and a BA in Art History from The Ohio State University.

American Historical Ephemera & Photography

[TAFT, William Howard (1857-1930)]. A large group of campaign, inaugural, and presidential ephemera from the presidency of William H. Taft.

Lot Description

Condition Report

Preview

Auction Contact

Shipping | Pickup