Badge, Political
Object number2015.22.109
Manufacturer
Clarence A. Hart and Company
Date1889
MediumFabric; Ink; Metal
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionGold-toned pin attached to a red political ribbon. Text engraved on pin. Ribbon has two layers of fabric; gold-tone text on top ribbon, with an image of SImon Cameron printed on white silk and attached to ribbon. The bottom ribbon is longer than the top; gold-tone text on the exposed piece of ribbonDimensionsHeight x Width: 8.188 × 3.375 in. (20.8 × 8.6 cm)InscriptionsOn gold-toned pin near top, the years "1863" (left) and "1889" (right) with a decorative motif in the center of years are engraved. Printed in gold-toned ink, top ribbon reads: "CAMERON / CLUB". Text on the exposed piece of ribbon reads: "PHILADELPHIA".
MarksPrinted in center on back: "CLARENCE A. HART & CO. / MANUFACTURERS OF / BADGES & BANNERS / 133 N. THIRD ST. / PHILADELPHIA / INAUGURATION / BENJ. HARRISON / MARCH 4th, 1889".
Historical NotesPolitical ribbon for the Cameron Club. Simon Cameron was Secretary of War under Abraham Lincoln and a U.S Senator representing Pennsylvania. Maker's mark on reverse side indicates it was created for the Inauguration of President Benjamin Harrison on March 4th, 1889.
Related person
Simon Cameron
Related institution
Republican Party
(United States, founded 1854)
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