Ribbon, Political
- Object Name:
- Ribbon, Political
- Object ID:
- 1996.507.27
- Creator:
- Davison, Joseph K. -- Engraver
- Place of Origin:
- Philadelphia, PA
- Date:
- 1897
- Description:
- Political ribbon badge, William McKinley inauguration, 1897. Yellow silk ribbon with "RECEPTION" embroidered in blue and American flag embroidered in red, white, and blue. Bronze pin at top, in shape of U.S. Capitol. Bronze piece at base of ribbon, with raised lettering, "INAUGURATION MARCH 4. 1897". Circular bronze medallion suspended at bottom, with relief portraits of McKinley and Vice President Garret Hobart, and names of all the states around perimeter. Reverse of medallion has eagle, shield, and names of the 13 original states; "JOS. K. DAVISON PHILA." at bottom.
- Material:
- Textile
Silk
Metal
Bronze - Dimensions:
- H-5.2 W-1.8 D-0.15 Dia-1.75 inches
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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