[TRANSPORTATION]. RMS Lusitania cap talley with additional souvenirs.

15 in. lg. black cloth cap tally (few splits to silk, one fully separating two sections, some loss to embroidered American flag, fading to gold color in lettering). Embroidered British and American flags flank gold metallic lettering spelling out "R.M.S. Lusitania."

[With:] 3 1/4 x 1 3/8 in. stevensgraph (light puckering) mounted and framed to 5 3/4 x 4 in. (not examined out of frame). Ppaer mount gives physical description of the Lusitania, with ink inscribed date to upper right, "September 18, 1907." -- 4 1/2 in. diam. English silver plated souvenir ash tray (nicks and dings, spotting). Enamel pennant to center features a lion on a field of red. Tray engraved "R.M.S. Lusitania." -- 2 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. Silver plated souvenir cigarette case (one side completely dented inward, surface wear). Cover engraved "R.M.S. Lusitania." -- 4 1/2 in. lg. souvenir spoon (darkened, uneven patination). Enamel illustration of the Lusitania to handle. Stem stamped "R.M.S. Lusitania." -- 4 in. diam. souvenir pin cushion (some velvet worn at center, some paint loss to life preserver). Velvet cushion surrounded by painted life preserver featuring British and American flags along with text, "R.M.S. / Lusitania." -- Together, 5 RMS Lusitania souvenir items.

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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

[TRANSPORTATION]. RMS Lusitania cap talley with additional souvenirs.

American Historical Ephemera & Photography

[TRANSPORTATION]. RMS Lusitania cap talley with additional souvenirs.

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