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Ribbon, Commemorative

Object number2010.41.5

Manufacturer Rosettes and Ribbons

Date1999

OriginKingston, NH

Mediumsilk; brass; cotton; ink

Credit LineHeinz History Center Collection

DescriptionPurple silk ribbon with silver metallic print describing events and sponsors. Includes images of small teddy bears. Brass eyelet at top; white cotton string through eyelet.Dimensions1.875 x 8.125 in. (4.8 x 20.6 cm)
InscriptionsSilver metallic print, "Teddy / Bear / Reunion / 1999 / Sponsored by / LAZARUS / Mellon Bank / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette / [History Center logo] / Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional / History Center".
MarksName placard attached to back, with text "Rosettes & Ribbons / P.O. Box 411 / Kingston, NH 03848 / 603-642-8588".
Historical NotesRibbon from the Teddy Bear Reunion, which was held at the Senator John Heinz History Center from November 22,1999 to January 30, 2000. Teddy bears were collected from local celebrities and other important figures and displayed at the History Center during the holiday season. Each lender received a collectible ribbon like this one to commemorate the bear's participation in the event.

Related institution Senator John Heinz History Center

Related institution Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (founded 1927)

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