A copperplate-printed handkerchief depicting Famous
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A copperplate-printed handkerchief depicting Famous Match Race, Union Course 1823
(29 1/2 in. x 26 1/2 in. (sight))
Inscribed, "A representation of the famous match race for 20,000 dollars aside between Mr. Van Ranst horse Eclipse and Mr. R. Johnson horse Henry. American Eclipse (representing the North) raced Henry (representing the South) in which Eclipse won best of three heats competition as 60,000 spectators watched."
(29 1/2 in. x 26 1/2 in. (sight))
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A copperplate-printed handkerchief depicting Famous
Estimate $1,000 - $2,000
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