Ribbon, Campaign
Ribbon, Campaign
Ribbon, Campaign

Ribbon, Campaign

Object number2015.22.151
Date1890-1899
MediumFabric; Ink
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionOff-white fabric ribbon. Alternating red and blue text throughout, and in center is a printed image of the U.S. flag. On reverse side, handwritten in pencil, appears to be a math equation.DimensionsHeight x Width: 7.875 × 1.75 in. (20 × 4.4 cm)
InscriptionsPrinted in blue and red ink. From top-down reads: "VICTORY! / DELAMATER / REPUBLICAN / TICKET / PROTECTION! / VICTORY!".

On reverse side, handwritten in pencil, appears to be a math equation:
"5 s(?) w / 8 III - W / 133 / 83 / 50 may(?)"


Historical NotesThe 1890 Election saw Robert Pattison run and subsequently win the governorship as a Democratic candidate, and George W. Delamater run as the Republican candidate. Daniel Hastings and Edward A. Montooth were other Republican contenders.
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