KENNEDY SEATTLE, WA "OFFICIAL SEAFAIR WELCOME" 1960 SINGLE DAY EVENT RIBBON.
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Winning Bid:
$681.45 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
8
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, March 19, 2024 9:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction 240 Session #1
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Item Description
6" long w/safety pin. Dated September 6, 1960. Seattle Seafair Queen, Mary Jo Erickson, led the welcome ceremony for Kennedy's visit, where she presented him w/baby clothes for the child JFK and Jackie were expecting (John F. Kennedy, Jr.). A few faint tan stains, as well as some light red ink bleeding that detracts little. Light diagonal crease down center of ribbon. Ribbon is crisp. Overall extremely Fine. A scarce single-day event from the 1960 campaign. John Hillhouse Collection.
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