Badge, Political
Object number2015.22.227
Manufacturer
J.H. Shaw Company
Date1895
MediumFabric; Ink; Metal
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionRed fabric ribbons attached to gold-toned pin at the top. Gold-toned fringe attached along bottom, and gold-toned text throughout ribbons. Ribbon is comprised of two sections--one long piece of ribbon, and a shorter piece layered on top of the longer piece. Black and white photograph of man facing proper right printed in center of ribbon, surrounded by an embroidered frame.Dimensions9.875 x 3.313 in. (25.1 x 8.4 cm)InscriptionsThere are decorative motifs engraved into the pin at the top. From top-down, ribbon reads: "ANTI COBDEN / CLUB". Below this is the photograph; below this reads: "PHILADELPHIA / 1895."
MarksOn reverse side is a sticker with the maker's mark, reading: "J. H. SHAW, / No. 818 Arch Street, / PHILADELPHIA / Manufacturer of all kinds of Badges and Flag Canes."
Related person
Daniel H. Hastings
Related institution
Anti-Cobden Club
Related institution
Republican Party
(United States, founded 1854)
On View
Not on view
1879
1895
