Ribbon, Campaign
Ribbon, Campaign
Ribbon, Campaign

Ribbon, Campaign

Object number2015.22.72
Date1866
MediumFabric;Ink;Metal
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionBlue political ribbon with metal circular token attached in center by a ribbon. Ribbon has blue text; token has image of Geary in center, facing proper right, with raised text on either side of image. On the back of the token is a large star. In each of the corners is a smaller star. Along the bottom edge of the token are eight smaller stars, and raised text.DimensionsHeight x Width: 3.438 × 1.5 in. (8.7 × 3.8 cm)
Inscriptions"BOYS / IN / BLUE".
Historical NotesCampaign badge supporting John W. Geary in the Pennsylvania 1866 gubernatorial election.
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