Ribbon, Political
- Object Name:
- Ribbon, Political
- Object ID:
- 1950.011.12
- Creator:
- Whitehead & Hoag Company -- Manufacturer
- Place of Origin:
- Newark, NJ
- Date:
- 1912
- Description:
- Political ribbon badge. Metal (pewter?) pendant in shape of state of New Hampshire, with profile of Old Man of the Mountain and letters "NH"; suspended on chain attached to pin bearing raised lettering: "REPUBLICAN / NATIONAL CONVENTION / CHICAGO 1912". Blue silk ribbon attached to pin. Partial printed paper label on reverse of ribbon: "[Th]e Whitehead & Hoag Co. / MAKERS OF / BADGES, BUTTONS, BANNERS, SIGNS / Office and Factory. NEWARK, N. J. / [AL]L GOODS GUARANTEED UNION MADE.", with list of unions and patent dates 1892-1896. Circular maker's mark on reverse of pendant: "THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. / NEWARK, N.J."
- Material:
- Metal
Textile
Silk - Dimensions:
- H-4.8 W-2.1 D-0.3 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
- Subjects:
- Political conventions, Old Man of the Mountain
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