Badge, Political
Object number2015.22.191
Manufacturer
J.H. Shaw Company
Date1890
MediumFabric; Ink; Metal
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionRed ribbon with metal pin and gold-toned text. In center, photograph of man facing proper left attached to ribbon by a white ribbon at the top and by a blue ribbon at the bottom. Gold-tone text above and below this. Maker's mark stamped on back.Dimensions6.438 x 2.688 in. (16.4 x 6.8 cm)InscriptionsAt the top, in gold-toned ink, reads: "ALLENTOWN / CONVENTION / ESCORT". Below this is the photograph. Below this reads: "PATTISON / VICTORY".
MarksStamped in black ink on reverse side: "J. H. Shaw Co., / BADGES AND BUTTONS / 1330 Chestnut St., Phila., Pa."
Related person
Robert Emory Pattison
Related institution
Democratic Party
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