Ribbon, Political
Ribbon, Political
Ribbon, Political

Ribbon, Political

Object number2015.22.56
Date1863
MediumFabric ; Ink
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionLight blue fabric ribbon. Gold-tone text and image throughout. In the center is an image of a man climbing a flag pole with a U.S. flag attached to it. He is holding a hammer in his right hand and intends to hammer the top of the pole. Text above and below image.DimensionsHeight x Width: 7 × 2 in. (17.8 × 5.1 cm)
InscriptionsPrinted in gold-toned ink: "1776 / CELEBRATION / BY THE FRIENDS OF / THE / UNION / AT / PHILADELPHIA / JULY 4TH / 1863." Under "By The Friends Of" and above "The Union" is an image of a man climbing a flag pole with a U.S. flag attached to it. He is holding a hammer in his right hand and intends to hammer the top of the pole.
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