Marquis De Lafayette Silk Mourning Ribbon
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c. 1834 Extremely Rare "Marquis De Lafayette" Silk Mourning Ribbon "LA FAYETTE" Printed ERROR Date
c. 1834, Extremely Rare Style "Marquis De Lafayette" Commemorative Silk "Mourning" Ribbon, "LA FAYETTE," Printed with "DIED 1854" the Wrong Date!, Choice Extremely Fine.
This authentic 2.25" x 7" white Silk Mourning Ribbon has printed black text and imagery. There is a central Portrait Bust of Lafayette surrounded by a wreath, a stand of flags, radiant sun rays, and a weeping Lady Liberty. Text reads: "La Fayette The Companion of Washington / Republican Gratitude / Published by Samuel Maverick 85 Liberty S. F. New York / Born September 6th 1757. Died May 20th 1854." All surrounded by a heavy black mourning border. Actually, Lafayette died on May 20th 1834, so this ribbon was printed with the Wrong Date of death! Boldly printed and attractive with several folds and light use. An extraordinary "1854" ERROR DATE that is excellent for display.
c. 1834 Extremely Rare "Marquis De Lafayette" Silk Mourning Ribbon "LA FAYETTE" Printed ERROR Date
c. 1834, Extremely Rare Style "Marquis De Lafayette" Commemorative Silk "Mourning" Ribbon, "LA FAYETTE," Printed with "DIED 1854" the Wrong Date!, Choice Extremely Fine.
This authentic 2.25" x 7" white Silk Mourning Ribbon has printed black text and imagery. There is a central Portrait Bust of Lafayette surrounded by a wreath, a stand of flags, radiant sun rays, and a weeping Lady Liberty. Text reads: "La Fayette The Companion of Washington / Republican Gratitude / Published by Samuel Maverick 85 Liberty S. F. New York / Born September 6th 1757. Died May 20th 1854." All surrounded by a heavy black mourning border. Actually, Lafayette died on May 20th 1834, so this ribbon was printed with the Wrong Date of death! Boldly printed and attractive with several folds and light use. An extraordinary "1854" ERROR DATE that is excellent for display.
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Marquis De Lafayette Silk Mourning Ribbon
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