Trade Catalog, Unexcelled Fireworks Company, 1888

Description:

New York City’s Unexcelled Fireworks was one of several companies that developed a robust trade in oilcloth parade clothing, hats, and torches made for political clubs and their marching units throughout the northeastern United States in the late 19th century.

Associated Date: 1888

Used: Political Campaigns

Subject:

See more items in: Political and Military History: Political History, Campaign Collection, Government, Politics, and Reform, American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith

Exhibition: American Democracy

Exhibition Location: National Museum of American History

Credit Line: Ralph E. Becker Collection of Political Americana

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: PL.227739.1888.D08Catalog Number: 227739.1888.D08Accession Number: 227739

Object Name: book

Physical Description: paper (overall material)Measurements: overall: 6 1/4 in x 7 1/2 in; 15.875 cm x 19.05 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a3-96e8-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_547247

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