Ribbon, Political
Object number2015.22.165
Manufacturer
Clarence A. Hart and Company
Date1890
MediumFabric; Ink
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionPurple ribbon with gold-toned text.Dimensions6.375 x 2.563 in. (16.2 x 6.5 cm)InscriptionsFrom top-down in gold-toned ink: "REPUBLICAN / LEAGUE OF/ PENNSYLVANIA / PHILADELPHIA / 1890 / DELEGATE". Between "Pennsylvania" and "Philadelphia" is a circle with lines dividing it into three sections; top right section has "L", top left section has "R", and bottom section has "U.S.". "Delegate" is printed within banner decor at the bottom.
MarksAt very top of ribbon, printed upside down, reads: "CLARENCE A. HART & CO. PHILADA."
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.
Related institution
Republican Party
(United States, founded 1854)
Related institution
Republican League of Pennsylvania
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