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Ribbon, Campaign

Object number2015.22.20

Designer E. P. Whaites

Date1844

MediumFabric; Ink

Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia

DescriptionGreen ribbon with black text. Image of George Washington surrounded by an elaborate frame with floral motifs and an image of a fountain at the top in the center of the ribbon. Below this image in the lower part of the frame with text.DimensionsHeight x Width: 7.25 × 3 in. (18.4 × 7.6 cm)
InscriptionsPrinted in black ink: "Philadelphia / American Republican / Procession July 4 1844". Under this is an image of George Washington surrounded by an elaborate frame with floral motifs and an image of a fountain at the top. Below this image in the lower part of the frame is written "History and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of a republican government". Under this is an image of two hands shaking with "We are One" underneath. There is a maker's mark that reads "Sold by E.P. Whaites" on top of the left hand, and "1 Courtlandt St. NY" near the right hand.
Marks"Sold by E.P. Whaites " "1 Courtlandt St, NY"
Historical NotesRibbon of the American Republican Party, a small Protestant nativist political party. Ribbon promotes the "American Republican Procession" on July 4, 1844. In the days after this "procession" took place, nativist riots took place throughout Philadelphia.Label TextMore than any other American, George Washington’s image continued to be used for a wide variety of political and commercial messages well into the 1900s. The nativist “American Republican Party” was a short-lived minor political party that emerged to protest against immigrant voters in the Mid-Atlantic states in 1843-1844. Washington’s image symbolized their belief that they were taking the position of “real” Americans.

Related person George Washington (American, 1732 - 1799)

Related institution American Republican Party (United States, 1843 - 1845)

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