Ribbon, Campaign
Ribbon, Campaign
Ribbon, Campaign

Ribbon, Campaign

Object number2015.22.143
Date1890
MediumFabric; Ink
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionBrown ribbon with black text throughout. Top section of text is printed horizontally, and lower section of text is printed diagonally. DimensionsHeight x Width: 6.688 × 2.063 in. (17 × 5.2 cm)
InscriptionsFrom top-down, reads: "HARRISON / INVINCIBLES". Under this is a line decorated with inverted triangles. Below this reads: "DELAMATER, / WATRES AND / STEWART".
Historical Notes"Harrison Invincibles" may refer to a Benjamin Harrison support group. Louis Watres was elected Lieutenant Governor in 1890. "Stewart" probably refers to Thomas Stewart. The 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.
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