Ribbon, Campaign
Ribbon, Campaign
Ribbon, Campaign

Ribbon, Campaign

Object number2015.22.55
Date1866
MediumFabric; Ink
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionOff-white fabric ribbon. Black text at the top, and under this is an image of an eagle carrying an American flag in its feet. Black text below this.DimensionsHeight x Width: 6.75 × 2.313 in. (17.1 × 5.9 cm)
InscriptionsPrinted in black ink. " 'Vote only for such men as were true to the Country in 1861.'- Gen. Grant". Under this is an image of an eagle carrying an American flag in its feet. Under this reads: "FOR GOVERNOR, / MAJOR GENERAL / JOHN W. GEARY / OF CUMBERLAND CO."
Historical NotesCampaign ribbon supporting John W. Geary in the Pennsylvania gubernatorial election of 1866.
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