Ribbon
- Object Name:
- Ribbon
- Object ID:
- 1996.506.23
- Creator:
- Stevens, Thomas
- Place of Origin:
- Coventry, England
- Date:
- 1876
- Description:
- Centennial ribbon, white silk. Woven text in red and blue: "CENTENNIAL / 1776-1876 / PHILADELPHIA / U.S.A. / GEORGE / WASHINGTON / THE FIRST IN PEACE, / THE FIRST IN WAR, / THE FIRST IN THE HEARTS / OF HIS COUNTRYMEN." Woven image of George Washington and two crossed American flags in center, and eagle at bottom. Bottom corners folded to back. Red tassle at bottom. Woven black text on reverse: "T. STEVENS. COVENTRY ENGLAND."
- Material:
- Textile
- Dimensions:
- H-8.8 W-1.6 inches
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
- People:
- Washington, George (1732-1799)
- Subjects:
- Centennial, Centennial celebrations, American flag, Flags, Eagle, Washington, George
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