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  TRIANGULAR FELT PENNANT COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT, 1858-1919, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK, WITH STRONG GRAPHICS AND APPEALING, SATURATED COLORS

Available: Sold
Frame Size (H x L): 14" x 32.75"
Flag Size (H x L): 8.25" x 27"
Description....:
TRIANGULAR FELT PENNANT COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT, 1858-1919, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK, WITH STRONG GRAPHICS AND APPEALING, SATURATED COLORS:

This tapered felt pennant was made to celebrate the life of President Theodore Roovevelt following his death in 1919. Roosevelt's home, Sagamore Hill, was on the north shore of Long Island in Oyster Bay, New York, and because the name of the town appears on the pennant, it was most certainly used there or sold to well-wishers who came to pay tribute to the former Rough Rider.

The colors of the pennant are rich and appealing, consisting of kelly green letters on a pumpkin yellow ground. The text reads: "TR Oyster Bay N.Y. 1858 1919". There is a lighter yellow, felt binding along the hoist end. This originally had 2 felt ties.

Mounting: The textile has been hand-stitched to 100% cotton, black in color. The black fabric was washed to reduce excess dye. An acid-free agent was added to the wash to further set the dye and the fabric was heat-treated for the same purpose. The mount was then placed black-painted, hand-gilded and distressed Italian molding. Spacers keep the textile away from the glass, which is U.V. protective.

Condition: There is minor to moderate fading throughout, tiny tack holes at each end, and very minor breakdown in a couple of places on the printed letters. The pennant presents tremendously.
Collector Level: Beginners and Holiday Gift Giving
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Earliest Date of Origin: 1919
Latest Date of Origin: 1930
State/Affiliation: New York
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Price: SOLD
 

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