Ribbon, Membership
Object number2018.158.2
ManufacturerPossibly
Pittsburg Regalia Company
Date1908
MediumSilk; Paint; Metal
Credit LineGift of Dale Davidson
DescriptionSchool membership ribbon. Silk fabric ribbon is divided vertically into three color fields, from viewer's left to right: red, white, and blue. Front has gold decoration and text, from top to bottom: star, crossed American flags, eagle emblem, painted text, band of geometric symbols, and handwritten date in ink. Bottom of ribbon has gold metallic trim and coiled fringe. Top of ribbon is folded over and has horizontal stitching.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (Actual ribbon): 8.125 x 2.5 x 0.125 in. (20.6 x 6.4 x 0.3 cm)Height x Width x Depth (Due to planar distortion): 7.125 x 2.563 x 0.5 in. (18.1 x 6.5 x 1.3 cm)
InscriptionsFront of ribbon has gold text on bottom half "SEVENTH WARD / PUBLIC SCHOOL / ALLEGHENY, PA." and handwritten in black ink at the bottom "1908".
Historical NotesPart of a collection believed to be manufactured by the Pittsburgh Regalia Company, owned by Mr. V. Pascuzzi at 512 Grant Street.
Related person
V. Pascuzzi
Related institution
Seventh Ward Public School
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McMahon Brothers
