Ribbon, Campaign
Ribbon, Campaign
Ribbon, Campaign

Ribbon, Campaign

Object number2015.22.53
Date1866
MediumFabric; Ink
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionLight red fabric ribbon.Black text in top and bottom sections. Image of an eagle perched on a shield with a stripped pattern in center. The eagle is holding a banner in its left foot and an olive branch in its right foot.InscriptionsPrinted in black ink: "THE / UNION / AND THE / CONSTITUTION. " Under this is an image of an eagle perched on a shield with a stripped pattern. The eagle is holding a banner in its left foot and an olive branch in its right foot. Under this reads "FOR GOVERNOR / MAJ. GEN. J. W. GEARY."
Historical NotesCampaign ribbon supporting John W. Geary in the Pennsylvania gubernatorial election of 1866.
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