SPANISH AMERICAN WAR ADMIRAL DEWEY ORNATE CELLULOID COVER PHOTO ALBUM AND FABRIC PORTRAIT PAIR.
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Auction #204 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1446 in auction 204
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Item Description
Three piece lot, all c. late 1890s. First is 9x11.25x2.5" thick album which has celluloid cover with large image of Admiral Dewey in center with American flags and rwb shields at left and right sides. Spine and back cover are covered in crushed velvet. Top side has nicely designed brass accent metal clasp. Contents are thin cardboard pages with die-cut window for cabinet photos. Cello cover shows little wear with a few scratches only visible in reflective light. VF. Strong image of Dewey. Crushed velvet covering shows heavy wear. VG. Inside pages are Fine with no photos. Second item is 15.75x21.5” fabric in period oak frame with 14.25x20” opening. Wonderful detailed graphics of Dewey in center wreath design with American flags across bottom and text “Rear Admiral George Dewey, U.S.N. The Hero Of The Manila Fight” with eagle at top holding banner with text “Our George He’s All Right.” Frame is a bit worn here and there, fabric has lt. overall tiny rippling. Margins with hand-sewn American flag designs are lightly but evenly faded. VG. Last item is 22.5x25.5” fabric shrink wrapped, mounted on foam core with graphics of Dewey in center in wreath design with American flag at left and stars flag at right. Has text “The Hero Of Manila” with Dewey’s name just below image. Fabric is a bit worn with age, most noticeable on left and right sides. A few very faint moisture marks near center. Overall lt. creasing but should iron out. Fine appearance with bright color.
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