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Umbrellas Double as Presidential Campaign Devices (1/29/09)

This McKinley-Hobart campaign umbrella, printed cotton with black portraits and text, is marked on interior “The Sprague Umbrella Co. Norwalk, Ohio.” It has six panels with paired jugate portraits divided by panels of red & blue, with a long with turned wood handle and dowel, original finish and red, white and blue streamers attached at top. This umbrella sold at auction in 2005 for $460.

By Tom Carrier WorthPoint Worthologist It is amazing sometimes in the world of collectibles that a relatively mundane item becomes an important … More >>

Presidential Campaign Tin Trays (1/22/09)
By Tom Carrier WorthPoint Worthologist Throughout the 19th century, supporters for American presidential candidates were able to advertise their loyalty by buying … More >>

Party On with Inaugural Collectibles (1/20/09)

In the mood to party, but it’s too late for New Year’s Eve? Too early for the Super Bowl? How … More >>

quiz 10-8 (10/8/08)

So you think you know political collectibles? What’s hot. What’s not. And most importantly, what they’re worth. WorthPoint’s political-collectibles specialists—Jim Warlick, Tom Carrier and John Olsen—are set to test your knowledge. Answer the questions below, and win a round of applause if you do well. Presidential paperweights More >>

Inaugural Medals (1/23/08)

Wm. Howard Taft official Inaugural Medal, 1909

It is well known that the United States Mint manufacturers the currency and coinage of the United States. What isn’t well known is that there are skilled craftsman who also shape American history in bronze medals and medallions for everyone to own and share. Created in 1792, the U.S. Mint has been the primary source of coinage in the United States, but in their own words: More >>

The President $1 Coin (1/6/08)

Following its successful series of collectible coin series for the 50 state quarters and the new Jefferson nickels, the US Mint is now offering a series of $1 coins featuring the presidents of the United States in the order they served. More >>