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Ribbon, Campaign

Object number2007.56.122

Date1900

MediumSatin, paper

Credit LineHeinz History Center Collection

DescriptionBeige campaign ribbon with chromolithograph design and nominee's photograph. Campaign message amongst image of three American and three Pennsylvania flags and applied photograph of Hon. Boies Penrose within keystone border. Chromolithograph of black background, with yellow, red, orange, and blue fill. Dimensions3 x 7.875 in. (7.6 x 20 cm)
InscriptionsText reads "PHILADELPHIA'S CHOICE / [within image of three American and three Pennsylvania flags] FOR / U.S. SENATOR / [applied photograph of Hon. Boies Penrose within keystone border] / HON. BOIES PENROSE / OF THE / 10th Penna. U.S.V.".

Written on applied photograph, in pencil "1900".
Historical NotesThe Honorable Boies Penrose (Republican) was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1884, serving until 1897. During that time, he served as president pro tempore between 1889 and 1891. Penrose was elected to the United States Senate in 1896, serving from 1897 until his death in 1921. Found in collection.

Related person Boies Penrose (1860 - 1921)

Related institution United States Senate

Related institution 10th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry

Related institution Republican Party (United States, founded 1854)

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