2020-09 Putnal
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/26/2020
A nice collection of mementoes "Sold for the Benefit of [the Dedication of the Jefferson] Davis" Richmond in 1901. Framed original Confederate artwork watercolor, measuring 6 1/8" x 8 1/4" (sight), featuring the four flags of the Confederacy, including the "Stainless Banner." Typical of Confederate memorial flag watercolors painted by Confederate veterans as a way to pass time and honor their service to the Confederacy while living out their days in Southern veteran's homes. Matted with oval frame that has not been removed to check for a signature. Including with the artwork are a Jefferson Davis button reading, "Jefferson Davis Monument Fund. Subscribing member"…PLUS; United Confederate Volunteer ribbon with portrait of the South's only president, Jeff Davis flanked by multicolor Confederate flags from, "Sixth Annual Reunion U. C. V. and Laying Corner-Stone of Monument to President Jefferson Davis at Richmond, Va."…PLUS; a booklet, entitled: "Report of Mrs. Edgar D. Taylor, Treasurer of the Central Committee of the Jefferson Davis Monument Ass'n. to October 25, 1901," 12mo., 19 pages. published Richmond, Va., 1901. Pencil ownership "Mrs. F. P. Flemmy," on the top front wrapper. Back wrapper partial present. Overall the group shows expected usage wear by adoring ownership while the painting was not examined out of the frame. (4 pieces)
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