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FRIDAY JANUARY 27, 2017 • VOL. 48, NO. 4
The Campaign Art Of Mark And Rosalind Shenkman Exhibition Highlights Evolution Of Political Campaigns As the United States selected its an actual torch used at political 45th president, the new exhibition, rallies of the 1870s, evoke a time of “Your Next President . . . ! The raucous electioneering. Campaign Art of Mark and Rosalind To learn more, readers may visit Shenkman,” at the George www.museum.gwu.edu. Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum explores the evolution of American presidential campaigning. The show at 701 21st St., NW, Washington, D.C., is free and open to the public through Monday, April 10. This exhibition features rare presidential campaign textiles produced in the 19th and early 20th centuries that were collected by former GW Trustee Mark Shenkman and his wife, Rosalind. Curated by Jeff This 13-star campaign flag was made for the 1840 presidenBridgman, a leading col- tial run of William Henry Harrison. Notice the extremely rare lector and expert on imagery that includes a giant ball rolled from town-to-town American flags and his- for campaign advertising. torical textiles, the exhibit demonstrates the central role of the American flag in promoting campaigns more than a century ago. It also shows how the themes of protectionism, reform, prosperity, patriotism, and immigration figured strongly in early campaigns and continue to resonate with voters today. Complementing the campaign flags are politi- This mammoth 1860 campaign flag with a medallion of 33 cal memorabilia and peri- stars surrounding a portrait of Abraham Lincoln was od graphics from the engraved by Cocheu & Co. in Cincinatti, Ohio. museum’s Albert H. Small Washingtoniana collection, the Historical Society of Washington, D.C., and the collection of Tony Lee. Catchy political ribbons and buttons, as well as
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The Coolfont Manor House in Berkeley Springs, W. Va., was built in 1913. It will be offered at auction by Hurley Auctions on Friday, Jan. 27. The Coolfont Manor House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, will be going to auction on Friday, Jan. 27. The property, which sits on 7.3 acres at the base of Cacapon Mountain on Lake Siri in Berkeley Springs, W. Va., was built in 1913 by author and ecologist Herbert Quick. Quick chose the site to live out his “back-to-the-farm” philosophy, building the stately manor house, pond and several outbuildings as the centerpiece of his experimental farm. He called it Coolfont in honor of the springs. Coolfont was also a former fullservice resort and health spa with
year-round programs and retreats. The resort was created by Sam Ashelman and Rol and Alden Capen in 1965. The six-bedroom manor house was also the site of Coolfont Foundation’s many cultural presentations, chamber music, and poetry readings. The property will be auctioned by Matt Hurley of Hurley Auctions, Greencastle. Pa. The sale will take place on-site at 100 Manor Lane, Berkeley Springs, W. Va. on Jan. 27 at 1 p.m. For more information, contact Hurley Auctions at 866-424-3337 or visit www.hurleyauctions.com for details.
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A 1948 Indian Motorcycle Sells For $27,000 Clayton Armstrong of Claystrong Enterprises, an auction company in Chambersburg, Pa., held its seventh sale for the Richard Bowman estate on Jan. 2. “We expect to have two or three more sales for the estate,” stated Armstrong. Among the diverse offerings was a German OT 810 half track, which realized $32,500. A 1948 This 1948 Indian motorcycle sold for $27,000. Indian motorcycle sold for $27,000, and a 1963 BSA Rocket Gold Star motorcycle brought $10,800. A 1935 Dodge Brothers taxi sold for $8,750, and a 1940 Peter Pirsch fire truck sold for Continued on page 2 This 1940 Peter Pirsch fire truck sold for $10,000.
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In This Issue The exceptionally rare jugate portrait flag with 36 stars was made for the 1860 Presidential campaign of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant and Schuyler Colfax.
This George Washington patriotic pillow cover with exceptionally strong colors and graphics was likely produced to celebrate the 1889 centennial of his inauguration.
SHOPS, SHOWS & MARKETS . . . . . . . . . . starting on page 3 This German OT 810 half track sold for $32,500.
SHOPS DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . on page 5 EVENT & AUCTION CALENDAR . on page 6 AUCTION SALE BILLS . . . starting on page 6
FEATURED AUCTION: Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates - Jan. 27 and 28 in Mt. Crawford, Virginia - Page 9
AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY . . . . . on page 8 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . on page 15