National Museum of American History
Lady’s glove with a portrait of Lafayette, The United States, 1824–25
Lafayette, Marquis de · 1825
In 1824–25 the Marquis de Lafayette made a grand tour of the United States. The outpouring of public affection for the Revolutionary hero left a trail of commemorative silk ribbons, ceramics, household wares, and gloves stamped with Lafayette’s likeness.
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