Ribbon, Campaign
Object number2015.22.178
Date1890
MediumFabric; Ink
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionRed fabric ribbon. At top is image of man facing proper left. Below this is black text printed vertically.Dimensions7.563 x 1.563 in. (19.2 x 4 cm)InscriptionsText reads: "PLUMED KNIGHT. / FOR GOVERNOR. / G.W. DELAMATER".
Historical Notes"Plumed Knight" had been a nickname for James G. Blaine, given to him during his campaign for president in 1876 after a speech by Roger Ingersoll. Mr. Krasik believes that Delamater may have used this term to harken back to Blaine and draw comparisons to himself.
Related person
George W. Delamater
Related institution
Republican Party
(United States, founded 1854)
Related person
James G. Blaine
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1890
1894
1890
1890-1899
1890-1894
1875-1890
