Ribbon, Campaign
Object number2015.22.17
Datec. 1844
MediumFabric; Ink
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionYellowing fabric ribbon. Image of a flying eagle holding a flag with its feet at the top, and image of a rooster looking proper left. Black text throughout center.DimensionsHeight x Width: 6.938 × 3.813 in. (17.6 × 9.7 cm)InscriptionsBlack ink. "Justice & Equal Rights." Under this is an image of a flying eagle holding a flag with its feet. Below this reads "POLK / FOR VICE PRESIDENT, / GEORGE M. DALLAS, / FOR GOVERNOR / FRANCIS R SHUNK, / CANAL COMMISSIONER / JOSHUA HARTSHORNE." The "p" and "l" in "Polk" are printed in a smaller font than the "o" and the "k". Under this is an image of a rooster looking proper left, symbol of the Democratic Party.
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James K. Polk
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George M. Dallas
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Francis R. Shunk
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Joshua Hartshorne
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Democratic Party
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