Ribbon, Campaign
Ribbon, Campaign
Ribbon, Campaign

Ribbon, Campaign

Object number2015.22.44
Date1866
MediumFabric; Ink
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionBlue campaign fabric ribbon. Text in top section of ribbon; under this is an image of John W. Geary in his Civil War uniform, facing right. Text below image, and maker's mark below this.DimensionsHeight x Width: 5.563 × 2.438 in. (14.1 × 6.2 cm)
InscriptionsPrinted in black ink: "MERCERSBURG / UNION, FREEDOM & JUSTICE". Under this is an image of Geary in his Civil War uniform, facing right. Below this image reads " ' I Vote as I Fight.' / FOR GOVERNOR, Maj. Gen. JOHN W. GEARY / BOYS IN BLUE".
MarksAt bottom of ribbon: "Wholesale and Retail at the CAMPAIGN / BADGE DEPOT, Room No. 11, Forney's / Press Building, Philada."
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