Ribbon, Campaign
Ribbon, Campaign
Ribbon, Campaign

Ribbon, Campaign

Object number2015.22.45
Date1866
MediumFabric; Ink
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionBright red fabric campaign ribbon. Text in top section; under this is an image of John W. Geary dressed in his Civil War uniform, proper left. Text below this. Maker's mark at the bottom.DimensionsHeight x Width: 5.813 × 1.813 in. (14.8 × 4.6 cm)
InscriptionsPrinted in black ink: "UNION, / FREEDOM & JUSTICE". Under this is an image of Geary dressed in his Civil War uniform, facing right. Below this reads: " ' I Vote as I Fight.' / FOR GOVERNOR, / Maj. Gen. JOHN W. GEARY." The left side of the ribbon appears to be cut off at the time of manufacture.
MarksAt the bottom: "Wholesale and Retail at the CAMPAIGN [B]ADGE DEPOT, Room No. 11, Forney's / [P]ress Building, Philada."
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