Ribbon, Campaign
Ribbon, Campaign
Ribbon, Campaign

Ribbon, Campaign

Object number2015.22.2
Date1840
MediumFabric ; Ink
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionOff-white/yellowed fabric ribbon. Variation of the Great Seal of the US at the top, with black text below this. Illustrated image of an American flag printed in the center. Below this is the coat of arms of Pennsylvania.DimensionsHeight x Width: 10.188 × 3.375 in. (25.9 × 8.6 cm)
InscriptionsImage of eagle with shield as its chest. Below this reads "LIBERTY & EQUALITY! / VAN BUREN, / JOHNSON, / PORTER, / & DEMOCRACY." "Democracy" is embedded in an image of an American flag. Under this reads a short poem: "Now our flag is flung to the wild wind free, / Let it float o'er our father land-- / And the guard of its spotless fame shall be, / Columbia's chosen band." Under this poem reads "We go for an Independ- / ent Treasury, in op- / position to a worth- / less Shin Plaster / Currency!" Below this is the coat of arms of Pennsylvania.
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