Badge, Campaign
Object number2015.22.149
Manufacturer
Julius Weber Sr.
Date1890
MediumFabric; Ink; Metal
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionYellowing ribbon attached to a gold-toned pin at the top and decorated with fringe at the bottom. In gold-toned ink, ribbon reads: "BERKS / DELEGATION FOR / AFTER THE CONVENTION / FOR THE NOMINEE". Between " Delegation for " and "after the convention" is an image of a man facing proper left. On the top and bottom of text is a line of decoration. On reverse side is a sticker containing a maker's mark, which reads: "JULIUS WEBER, Sr. / MANUFACTURER OF / BADGES / 1100 Spruce St. / READING, PA."DimensionsHeight x Width: 8.375 × 2.5 in. (21.3 × 6.4 cm)InscriptionsIn gold-toned ink, ribbon reads: "BERKS / DELEGATION FOR / AFTER THE CONVENTION / FOR THE NOMINEE".
MarksOn reverse side is a sticker containing a maker's mark, which reads: "JULIUS WEBER, Sr. / MANUFACTURER OF / BADGES / 1100 Spruce St. / READING, PA."
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
Related institution
Republican Party
(United States, founded 1854)
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