Ribbon, Campaign
Ribbon, Campaign
Ribbon, Campaign

Ribbon, Campaign

Object number2015.22.161
Manufacturer
Date1890
MediumFabric; Ink
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionOff-white fabric ribbon. Red and blue illustration of the U.S. flag in the top section, and black and white illustration of George Delamater in the lower section of ribbon. Alternating red, blue, and black text throughout. Maker's mark on back.Dimensions8.25 x 2.563 in. (21 x 6.5 cm)
InscriptionsAt top, in black ink, reads: "7TH Ward." Below this reads: "VICTORY" in red ink. Below this is image U. S. flag. Under this reads: "FOR GOVERNOR," in blue ink, followed by an image of a man facing proper left. Below this reads: "GEORGE W. / DELAMATER." in red ink, followed by: "AND THE WHOLE / REPUBLICAN TICKET." in black ink.
MarksOn reverse side is black stamp reading: "S.HOFFMAN / POLITICAL MATERIAL / 929 LOCUST ST. - PHILA. 7, PA."
Historical NotesThe 1890 Election saw Robert Pattison run and subsequently win the governorship as a Democratic candidate, and George W. Delamater run as the Republican candidate. Daniel Hastings and Edward A. Montooth were other Republican contenders.
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