Charles V.Gridley USN,Silk Drawing Commander US Flag Navel Battle At Manila

[susiecat]

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.

[Pelady]

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

[Pelady]

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

[Rauville]

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

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

[susiecat]

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

[susiecat]

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

[KC]

Nice job Rauville!

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