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Title: Charles V.Gridley USN,Silk Drawing Commander US Flag Navel Battle At Manila
Post by: susiecat on July 09, 2018, 09:29:40 PM

Maybe some one can help me.I bought out an attic of old items and found this framed drawing on silk cloth,measure 20"x20".I have no idea what it is,but it is old.

Title: Re: Charles V.Gridley USN,Silk Drawing Commander US Flag Navel Battle At Manila
Post by: Pelady on July 10, 2018, 08:04:37 AM

Susiecat,

You probably know all about Gridley but this is a great article for everyone else on the battle.
http://www.historynet.com/you-may-fire-when-you-are-ready-gridley-januaryfebruary-98-american-history-feature.htm

PeLady

Title: Re: Charles V.Gridley USN,Silk Drawing Commander US Flag Navel Battle At Manila
Post by: Pelady on July 10, 2018, 08:22:42 AM

Not sure of the size of your item But I think they are called SILK portrait  KERCHIEFs.  Here is a link with a few political kerchiefs or banners.
http://jeffbridgman.com/inventory/index.php?page=search&s_res=AND&cid=331&f_politcal_ex=Yes&hw_timeframe=&s_by=f_inventory_number&a_d=asc

Title: Re: Charles V.Gridley USN,Silk Drawing Commander US Flag Navel Battle At Manila
Post by: Rauville on July 10, 2018, 08:41:32 AM

Yes, Pelady is right, they were made as souvenir handkerchiefs.

http://www.icollector.com/Captain-Charles-V-Gridley-Memorial-Handkerchief_i7006765 (http://www.icollector.com/Captain-Charles-V-Gridley-Memorial-Handkerchief_i7006765)

Title: Re: Charles V.Gridley USN,Silk Drawing Commander US Flag Navel Battle At Manila
Post by: susiecat on July 10, 2018, 01:39:27 PM

Thanks Pelady!! I found the history,still great information.I didn't know what item was.It's framed.

Title: Re: Charles V.Gridley USN,Silk Drawing Commander US Flag Navel Battle At Manila
Post by: susiecat on July 10, 2018, 01:40:31 PM

Thanks Rauville!! it's just like my picture!

Title: Re: Charles V.Gridley USN,Silk Drawing Commander US Flag Navel Battle At Manila
Post by: KC on July 12, 2018, 08:30:43 PM

Nice job Rauville!

Love the old commemorative items!  A bit classier than mugs!