Badge, Campaign
Badge, Campaign
Badge, Campaign

Badge, Campaign

Object number2015.22.62
Date1866
MediumPaper:Fabric:Ink:Metal
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionBadge consists of a photograph of Geary in a thin metal frame, and a vertical red ribbon that is attached to the bottom of the frame. Geary is facing proper left and and wearing a Civil War uniform. Gold-toned metal frame around image is elaborate. Black text on ribbon. Vertical pin on back.DimensionsHeight x Width: 7.188 × 1.563 in. (18.3 × 4 cm)
Inscriptions"MAJ. GEN. J. W. GEARY." printed through ribbon.
Historical NotesCampaign badge supporting John W. Geary in the Pennsylvania gubernatorial election of 1866.
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