Badge, Political
Object number2015.22.184
Manufacturer
Clarence A. Hart and Company
Date1891
MediumFabric; Metal; Ink; Thread
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionPurple ribbon with gold-toned ink attached to gold-toned pin and with tassel at bottom. Pin has a silver-toned Pennsylvania keystone in center Gold-tone coat of arms in the center, with gold-tone text above and below this. Reverse side features manufacturer's mark.Dimensions7.813 x 2.625 in. (19.8 x 6.7 cm)InscriptionsPin has a silver-toned PA keystone that reads: "1891". Ribbon reads: "INAUGURATION / OF / GOVERNOR / ROBERT E. PATTISON". Below this is the coat of arms of PA. Below this reads: "SENATE / OF / PENNSYLVANIA."
MarksOn reverse side is blue sticker with maker's mark, reading: "CLARENCE A. HART / & CO. / MANUFACTURERS, / 133 NORTH THIRD ST. / PHILADELPHIA."
Related person
Robert Emory Pattison
Related institution
Democratic Party
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