Ribbon, Political
Object number2015.22.182
Manufacturer
Clarence A. Hart and Company
Date1891
MediumFabric; Ink; Metal
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionPolitical badge consisting of a rectangular metal pin, a red ribbon with gold-toned ink, and a gold-tone tassel attached to bottom. Metal pin has Pennsylvania Keystone figure attached in center and features engraved text. Coat of arms of Pennsylvania in the center, with gold text above and below this. Manufacturer's mark on back.Dimensions8.063 x 2.5 in. (20.5 x 6.4 cm)InscriptionsMetal pin has keystone figure attached that reads: "1891". On ribbon, text reads: "INAUGURATION / OF / ROBERT E. PATTISON". Below this is the coat of arms of PA. Below this reads: "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES".
MarksBlue sticker on reverse side reads: "133 / NORTH THIRD ST. / PHILADELPHIA".
Related person
Robert Emory Pattison
Related institution
Democratic Party
On View
Not on view
1878
