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Lot #193
Dwight D. Eisenhower Inaugural Handkerchief and Button

Estimate: $100+
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Description

Two items: a beautiful linen handkerchief with hand-crocheted lace edges, measuring 11.5 x 11.5, made to commemorate President Eisenhower’s second inauguration, with “Eisenhower,” “January 20, 1957,” “Washington DC,” and “Mamie,” beautifully crocheted within the lace-trimmed borders in block letters; and a presidential campaign button, measuring 3.5″ in diameter, with a patriotic color scheme and the famous slogan, “I Like Ike,” prominently displayed in the center. A nice pairing of this attractive textile art and well-designed campaign badge.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Raleigh DeGeer Amyx Auction
  • Dates: #437 - Ended September 16, 2014