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    Posted 8 years ago

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    SpiritBear
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    Grand Army of the Republic, formed for Union Civil War veterans as a racially integrated fraternal organization in 1866 and died when it's last member died in 1956.

    Banner is printed on one side and shows up on both sides. It measures about 3 feet by about 2 feet.

    What I am hoping to find out is:
    How old is this piece?
    How can I safely clean it, as it needs a good cleaning?

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    1. scottvez scottvez, 8 years ago
      I would date this to the early 20th century. I have seen the GAR and other fraternal groups use this same type of cloth banner.

      I don't know that I would try and clean it-- I'd be afraid cleaning would take off some of the graphics.

      scott
    2. scottvez scottvez, 8 years ago
      Also, the stain/ discoloration on your banner doesn't detract from value or desirability!

      A clean white banner would scare most collectors.

      scott
    3. SpiritBear, 8 years ago
      Thank you for your help, scottvez. Are these common, then?
    4. scottvez scottvez, 8 years ago
      I see them with some regularity (at Civil War shows).

      And prices have come down fairly significantly in recent years.

      scott
    5. SpiritBear, 8 years ago
      I've seen other banners like this, albeit not from G. A. R., in my antiquing and have always wondered on them. Thanks for your help.

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