American Historical Ephemera & Photography, Featuring Property from the James Milgram, M.D., Collection of Broadsides, Ephemeral Americana & Historical Documents

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COLUMBUS, Christopher (1451-1506). In Honor and Memory of Christopher Columbus: The 400th Anniversary of the Discovery of America. N.p., 1892.

24 3/4 x 22 1/4 in. printed souvenir bandana (some fading to blues). Featuring three roundels with a portrait of the explorer, one of his ships labeled "1492", and an unnamed steam-and-sail vessel labeled "1892." With a patriotic border of crossed American flags and shields.

In 1892, there was a nationwide celebration of the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's first voyage to America. It was this initial observance that led to the adoption of Columbus Day celebrations. RARE: no other copies located, not listed in Threads of History.

Property from the James Milgram, M.D., Collection of Broadsides, Ephemeral Americana, and Historical Documents

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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& Photography, Featuring Property from the James Milgram, M.D., Collection of Broadsides, Ephemeral Americana & Historical Documents

COLUMBUS, Christopher (1451-1506). In Honor and Memory of Christopher Columbus: The 400th Anniversary of the Discovery of America. N.p., 1892.

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