Ribbon, Campaign
Ribbon, Campaign
Ribbon, Campaign

Ribbon, Campaign

Object number2015.22.7
Datec. 1844
MediumFabric; Ink
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionOff-white campaign ribbon with black text. Black text at the top, and illustrated images of James J. Polk and George Dallas in the center. There is a makers mark under the image of Polk. Light handwritten text in bottom section.DimensionsHeight x Width: 8.25 × 3.125 in. (21 × 7.9 cm)
InscriptionsAt the top of the ribbon reads: "Polk, the Young Hickory. / Dallas & Victory." Under this are portraits of "J.K. Polk" and "G. M. Dallas." "Polk, Dallas" is printed above the portraits and "AND / SHUNK" is printed below the portraits. There is a makers mark "GEITTALL" (?) under the image of Polk. Under "SHUNK" at the bottom is faint writing in pencil or pen "S H U N K".
Marks"GEITTALL" (?) under portrait of Polk, on left side of ribbon.
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