Badge, Political
Object number2015.22.142 a,b
Manufacturer
John O'Callahan and Son
Date1890
OriginPhiladelphia, PA
MediumFabric; Ink; Metal
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionWhite fabric ribbon with smaller blue ribbon at the top with a white fabric pin. White ribbon features an illustration of a man in the center, with black text above and below image. Blue ribbon is v-shaped and is attached to a white fabric pin, and attaches to white ribbon at the top. Blue ribbon has gold-tone text.
DimensionsHeight x Width: 7.375 × 3.438 in. (18.7 × 8.7 cm)Inscriptions(a) From top-down, reads: "A VICTORY / 1890". Text below illustration in center reads: "GOVERNOR / ELECT". "Elect" is surrounded by a decorative border and background.
(b) Left side reads: "FOR GOVERNOR" and right side reads: "R.E. PATTISON".
Marks(b) Reverse side has a makers mark written on paper and adhered to fabric, reading: "MANUFACTURED BY / JOHN O'CALLAHAN & SON / 8TH & SANSOM / PHILA."
Historical NotesThe 1890 Gubernatorial Election saw Robert Pattison run and subsequently win the governorship as a Democratic candidate, and George W. Delamater run as the Republican candidate.
Related person
Robert Emory Pattison
Related institution
Democratic Party
On View
Not on view
1882-1887
1890-1895
1866