Ribbon, Campaign
Ribbon, Campaign
Ribbon, Campaign

Ribbon, Campaign

Object number2015.22.1
Date1840
MediumFabric; Ink
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionVertical, off-white fabric campaign ribbon. Black illustrated image of Martin Van Buren in center, facing slightly proper left. Black text printed throughout. DimensionsHeight x Width: 8.75 × 2.5 in. (22.2 × 6.4 cm)
InscriptionsPrinted in black ink: "SECOND WARD / SPRING-GARDEN." Under this is an image of a man with phrases surrounding three sides: "THE SECOND SOBER" is to the left of the image, "THOUGHT OF THE PEOPLE" is at the top, and "IS ALWAYS RIGHT." is to the right. Under image reads "VAN BUREN, JOHNSON, / & PORTER, / WE, PLEDGE OURSELVES TO A FIRM, ACTIVE, AND / UN-COMPROMISING OPPOSITION TO ALL ALIEN / AND SEDITION, GAG LAW AND BLACK / COCKADE CANDIDATES, ALTHOUGH / DISGUISED BY THE NAME OF WHIG, / 1840."
Historical Notes"Second Ward / Spring Garden" is most likely referring to the second ward of the neighborhood of Spring Garden in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Presidential campaign ribbon for Martin Van Buren from the Election of 1840.
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