Ribbon, Campaign
Ribbon, Campaign
Ribbon, Campaign

Ribbon, Campaign

Object number2015.22.21
Manufacturer
Date1844
MediumFabric ; Ink
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionYellowing ribbon with black text. In the center is an image of a woman, possibly Liberty, seated while resting her left arm in a ship anchor and holding a large American flag in her right hand. Text below this. Image of a bald eagle flying with an American flag in its feet in lower section.DimensionsHeight x Width: 7.813 × 2.938 in. (19.8 × 7.5 cm)
InscriptionsPrinted in black ink: "DEMOCRATIC / National Badge." Under this is an image of a woman (Liberty?) seated while resting her left arm in a ship anchor and holding a large American flag in her right hand. The flag has "LIBERTY" printed on it. Under this image reads "POLK, / DALLAS, / AND / SHUNK. / PEOPLE'S CHOICE / TEXAS AND NO BANK." Under this is an image of a bald eagle flying with an American flag in its feet.
MarksAt bottom under image of bald eagle is a maker's mark reading "Published by Colon & Adriance Phila"
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