Ribbon, Campaign
Object number2015.22.9
Artist
Colon & Adriance
Date1844
MediumFabric; Ink
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionOff-white fabric ribbon. A black, illustrated image of James K. Polk facing proper left in center, with black text above and below image. Under this is an image of a flying eagle holding an American flag with its feet.DimensionsHeight x Width: 7.75 × 2.875 in. (19.7 × 7.3 cm)InscriptionsFrom top-down, it reads "DEMOCRATIC / National Badge." Under this is an image of Polk facing proper left. Under image reads "Polk, / Dallas, / AND / SHUNK. / PEOPLE'S CHOICE / TEXAS AND NO BANK." Under this is an image of a flying eagle holding an American flag with its feet.
MarksUnder image of eagle is a maker's mark reading "Published by Colon & Adriance Phila." Under image of Polk in the left side reads "Horton".
Previous owner
Francis R. Shunk
Related person
James K. Polk
Related person
George M. Dallas
Related institution
Democratic Party
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