Ribbon, Campaign
Ribbon, Campaign
Ribbon, Campaign

Ribbon, Campaign

Object number2015.22.38
Date1863
MediumFabric:Ink
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionLight red fabric ribbon with black text. Black text at the top; in the center is an image of a bald eagle with a ribbon in its mouth; the eagle is perched on the hands of two men shaking hands. Text below this.DimensionsHeight x Width: 6.313 × 2 in. (16 × 5.1 cm)
InscriptionsPrinted in black ink: "FOR GOVERNOR / A. G. CURTIN, / THE SOLDIER'S FRIEND." Under "A.G. CURTIN" and above "THE SOLDIER'S FRIEND" is an image of a bald eagle with a ribbon in its mouth reading "IN UNION IS STRENGTH". The eagle is perched on the hands of two men shaking hands.
Historical NotesPolitical campaign ribbon for Pennsylvania Governor Andrew Curtin likely during his 1863 reelection bid.
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