Badge, Campaign
Object number2015.22.144
Manufacturer
Hortsmann Brothers & Company
Date1890
MediumFabric; Ink; Metal
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionWhite ribbon with gold-toned pin along top and gold-toned fringe along bottom. Blue text throughout ribbon, and a blue-toned variation of the coat of arms of Pennsylvania in a circle in the center. On reverse side, maker's mark stamped across the top of the ribbon below pin.
DimensionsHeight x Width: 7 × 2.5 in. (17.8 × 6.4 cm)InscriptionsIn blue ink, ribbon reads: "FOR GOVERNOR / [image] / GEO. W. DELAMATER / OF / CRAWFORD COUNTY."
MarksOn reverse side, at the top below the pin, is a maker's mark that reads: "HORTSMANN BROTHERS & CO., PHILADELPHIA"
Historical NotesThe 1890 Election saw Robert Pattison run and subsequently win the governorship as a Democratic candidate, and George W. Delamater run as the Republican candidate. Daniel Hastings and Edward A. Montooth were other Republican contenders.
Related person
George W. Delamater
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