Ribbon, Campaign
Ribbon, Campaign
Ribbon, Campaign

Ribbon, Campaign

Object number2015.22.24
Date1844
MediumFabric ; Ink
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionBrown fabric ribbon with black text. From top-down: there is a stamp from the reverse side that is visible. Under this reads: "WE WANT / FOR PRESIDENT / JAMES K. POLK, / FOR VICE PRESIDENT / GEO. M. DALLAS." Under this is the Great Seal of the United States, followed by: FOR GOVERNOR / FRANCIS R. SHUNK, / Subject to the decision of the State / Convention. / FOR CANAL COMMISSIONER / JOSHUA HARTSHORNE. / Hurra ! hurra ! the country's risin' / Down with Clay and Frelinghuysen." On the reverse, the stamp reads a name: "Joseph" and two other words that are illegible. Under this is handwritten "1844" / Mar.- 4-1895" in pencil.DimensionsHeight x Width: 6.313 × 2.563 in. (16 × 6.5 cm)
InscriptionsThere is a stamp at the top, but it has faded and illegible. Under this, printed in black ink, reads: "WE WANT / FOR PRESIDENT / JAMES K. POLK, / FOR VICE PRESIDENT / GEO. M. DALLAS." Under this is the Great Seal of the U. S., followed by: FOR GOVERNOR / FRANCIS R. SHUNK, / Subject to the decision of the State / Convention. / FOR CANAL COMMISSIONER / JOSHUA HARTSHORNE. / Hurra ! hurra ! the country's risin' / Down with Clay and Frelinghuysen." Under stamp on reverse side is "Mar-4-1895." and "1844", both handwritten in pencil.
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