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Ribbon, Commemorative

Object Name:
Ribbon, Commemorative
Object ID:
1950.011.10
Date:
1899
Description:
Ribbon, red silk, gold printing, with pin badge. Gold outline of New Hampshire encloses small image of state seal and Old Man of the Mountain. Lettering: "OLD / HOME WEEK / DAY / CONCORD / THURS. AUG. 31, / 1899. / 'HOW DEAR TO MY HEART ARE / THE SCENES OF MY CHILDHOOD.'" Lettered at top of back: "J.P. KELLEY BADGE MAKER / CONCORD, N.H.'"
Material:
Textile
Silk
Dimensions:
H-7.2 W-2.9 inches
Provenance:
This is part of a collection of objects owned by Jacob H. Gallinger (1837-1918), who served in United States Senate from New Hampshire, 1891-1918. The collection was given to the New Hampshire Historical Society by Senator Gallinger's daughter, Katherine C. (Mrs. Harry A.) Norton (1866-1957).
Credit Line:
Gift of Katherine C. Norton
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