Ribbon, Political

Object Name:

Ribbon, Political

Object ID:

1986.010

Date:

1840

Description:

Presidential campaign ribbon, William Henry Harrison, 1840. Beige silk, printed in black with a likeness of Harrison, his log cabin, and words "HARRISON, / AND MY / COUNTRY'S WELFARE. / MAJ. GEN. WM. H. HARRISON. / N. H. STATE CONVENTION, / JUNE 17, 1840. / NASHUA DELEGATION. / We will not despair of the Granite State." Facsimile signature, "W.H. Harrison", below his likeness. Poor condition.

Material:

Textile
Silk

Dimensions:

H-7 W-2.5 inches

Credit Line:

Gift of Bentley Historical Library

People:

Harrison, William Henry (1773-1841)

Subjects:

Political campaigns, Political candidates, Presidential elections, Presidential candidates, Harrison, William Henry