Badge, Political
Object number2015.22.110
Datec. 1884
MediumFabric; Metal; Wire
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionBlue velvet ribbon with gold embroidered text, and a gold-toned pin attached at the top. Circular, sun-like medal with medal of rooster hangs from pin. Gold-tone wire tassels attached to bottom. Reverse side is red.DimensionsHeight x Width: 10 × 4.125 in. (25.4 × 10.5 cm)InscriptionsHorizontal pin reads: "ORGANIZED, OCTOBER, 1884". Text around the edge of the sun, starting in the top left section of sun, reads: "RANDALL CLUB / PITTSBURGH". Text emboidered with wire thread at bottom reads: "RANDALL / CLUB / PITTSBURGH".
Historical NotesRibbon for Samuel J. Randall, Democratic Representative of Pennsylvania. Randall was the Speaker of the House of Representatives at one point in his career.
Related person
Samuel J. Randall
Related institution
Democratic Party
Previous owner
Randall Club of Pittsburgh
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1879
1890-1895
