Badge, Political
Object number2015.22.183
Manufacturer
Clarence A. Hart and Company
Date1891
MediumFabric; Ink; Metal
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionFaded purple ribbon attached to metal pin at the top and with a tassel at the bottom. Metal pin has Pennsylvania Keystone image at top in the center and features enscribed text. Below this is coat of arms of Pennsylvania. Gold-tone text above and below this. Maker's mark on reverse side.Dimensions8.5 x 2.688 in. (21.6 x 6.8 cm)InscriptionsMetal pin has PA Keystone image at top, reading "1891". Ribbon reads: "INAUGURATION / OF / GOVERNOR / ROBERT E. PATTISON". Below this is coat of arms of PA. Below this reads: "INAUGURAL COMMITTEE".
MarksOn reverse side is blue sticker with a maker's mark that reads: "CLARENCE HART / & CO / MANUFACTURERS / 133 / NORTH THIRD ST. / PHILADELPHIA
Related person
Robert Emory Pattison
Related institution
Democratic Party
On View
Not on view
1878
1879
