Ribbon, Campaign
Ribbon, Campaign
Ribbon, Campaign

Ribbon, Campaign

Object number2015.22.9
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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".
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