Political ribbon badge
Classification:
Date:
1901
Medium:
Silk, metal, gold thread trim
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 2 in. ( 15.2 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Cream woven silk satin double ribbon badge with metal pin sewn to back; inscription printed in gold: "FLOOR & PROMENADE/SECOND/INAUGURATION/OF/WILLIAM McKINLEY/1901"; narrow stripe of gold thread trim attached to upper section of ribbon; drawn thread fringe at bottom.
Object Number:
INV.3286
Marks:
Inscription: woven in black at upper edge, back of ribbon: "S.N.MEYER, MFR. WASINGTON, D.C."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1901
eMuseum Object ID:
58087
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Theodore Roosevelt Inauguration Badge
Classification:
Date:
1905
Medium:
Silk, metal, celluloid, gilt metallic bullion, gilt metallic thread galloon, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 2 3/8 in. ( 18.4 x 6 cm )
Description:
Elaborate badge consisting of a medallion with photographic image of Roosevelt, in ornate gilt metal frame, suspended by chains from rectangular pin-back bar in ornate gilt metal frame, inscribed in black: "Republican County Committee/County of New York"; blue woven silk ribbon is suspended from the bar, bearing inscription printed in gold: "INAUGUATION/WASHINGTON, D. C./MARCH 4, 1905"; bottom of ribbon decorated with gilt metallic thread galloon and gilt metallic bullion fringe. Paper label with manufacturer's name applied to back of ribbon.
Credit Line:
Gift of Robert Markham, June 12, 1956
Object Number:
Z.2093
Marks:
Inscription: imprinted on paper label on back of ribbon, in black: "National Equipment Co.,/POLITICAL BANNERS,/TRANSPARENCIES, PORTRAITS/AND NOVELTIES,/LAPEL BUTTONS, BADGES,/FLAGS, &C.,/10 & 12 East 23d St., N. Y."
Inscription: medallion, lower left, i
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1905
eMuseum Object ID:
58083
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir badge
Classification:
Date:
1908
Medium:
Silk, gilt metal, gilt metallic boullion
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/2 x 3 in. ( 21.6 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Souvenir badge consisting of ornate rectangular gilt metal pin-back bar with suspended cream woven silk ribbon bearing inscription imprinted in gold: "ENGINEERING/PROFESSIONS/DIVISION/TAFT & SHERMAN/PARADE/1908/AIDE"; gilt metallic thread galloon and bullion fringe attached to bottom edge of ribbon.
Object Number:
INV.6964
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1908
eMuseum Object ID:
58082
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Club badge
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silk, gilt and silver metallic sequins, gilt metallic bullion, cardboard, metal, twill tape
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 3/4 x 3 3/8 in. ( 32.4 x 8.6 cm )
Description:
Club badge made of elaborate rosette of cutout cardboard embroidered with gilt and silver bullion and sequins, with raised central segment and a gilt metallic bullion tassel on either side, attached to two woven red and black silk satin ribbons with image of owl seated on half moon and inscription: "AMERICUS/CLUB/CAMDEN,/N.J." printed in gold and in silver, respectively; bottom edge of ribbons decorated with gilt metallic thread galloon with gilt and silver metallic bullion fringe; brown silk twill tape holding metal safety pin attached at top of rosette.
Object Number:
INV.3046
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
58081
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ribbon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silk, metal, bullion, cellulosic plastic, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 5/8 x 3 1/8 in. ( 16.8 x 7.9 cm )
Description:
Elaborate badge consisting of white and blue rosette suspended from blue silk ribbon with plastic and metal pin-back badge tab inscribed "Executive Member"; applied scalloped metal ornament bearing American flag at center is decorated with gilt metallic bullion; two woven silk flags attached on either side of rosette; blue ribbons are suspended from rosette, with inscriptions imprinted in gold: "INDEPENDENCE/LEAGUE", at left, and "21ST & 23RD ASB'Y/DISTRICTS."
Object Number:
INV.3034
Marks:
Inscription: back of badge, paper manufacturer's label: "F. W. MEINKEN/Mf'g of'B A D G E S/2649 8th Ave./New York"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
58080
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Republican County Committee Captain's Badge
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1910
Medium:
Silk, cellulose plastic, metal, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 15.9 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Ornate cream cellulosic plastic badge in gold frame, inscribed in blue: "CAPTAIN"; sewn onto upper edge of blue silk ribbon with imprinted inscriptions in gold: "REBUPLICAN/COUNTY/COMMITEE/ODELL/AND/HIGGINS"; circular cellulosic plastic button with photographic portrait of Odell attached at center of ribbon. Circular paper label with manufacturer's name applied at back of ribbon.
Credit Line:
Gift of Robert Markham, June 12, 1956
Object Number:
Z.2094
Marks:
Inscription: paper label at back of ribbon, imprinted in black: "National Equipment Co.,/POLITICAL BANNERS, TRANSPARENCIES, PORTRAITS/AND NOVELTIES,/LAPEL BUTTONS, BADGES,/FLAGS, &C.,/10 & 12 East 23d St., N. Y."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
58079
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Republican County Committee Captain's Badge
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1901-1903
Medium:
Silk, plastic, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/8 x 2 7/16 in. ( 15.6 x 6.2 cm )
Description:
Ornate cream cellulosic plastic badge in gold frame, inscribed in blue: "CAPTAIN"; sewn onto upper edge of blue silk ribbon with imprinted inscriptions in gold: "REBUPLICAN/COUNTY/COMMITTEE/FOR MAYOR/SETH LOW"; circular cellulosic plastic button with photographic portrait of Seth Low, inscribed: "ANTI TAMMANY FUSION CANDIDATE/FOR MAYOR, SETH LOW," is attached at center of ribbon by three metal clips. Circular paper label with manufacturer's name applied at back of ribbon.
Object Number:
INV.3901
Marks:
Inscription: imprinted in blue on paper label at back of ribbon: "BALTIMORE BADGE & NOVELTY CO./BALTIMORE, MD:/DESIGNERS/AND/MANUFACTURERS/BADGES &/BUTTONS"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1903
eMuseum Object ID:
58077
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Republican County Committee Captain's Badge
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1904
Medium:
Silk, celluliod, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 11/16 x 2 1/2 in. ( 19.5 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Blue woven silk ribbon with imprinted inscription in gold: "REPUBLICAN/COUNTY/COMMITTEE/ROOSEVELT/ AND/FAIRBANKS/HIGGINS/AND/BRUCE"; ornate plastic badge inscribed "CAPTAIN", in gilt metal frame with pin is sewn to upper edge of ribbon; circular plastic button with photographic portrait of Theodore Roosevelt is attached at center of ribbon by two metal clips.
Credit Line:
Gift of Robert Markham, June 12, 1956
Object Number:
Z.2098
Marks:
Inscription: at lower left of button, in white: "COPYRIGHT 1904, PACH"
Inscription: paper label attached at back or rbbon, imprinted in black: "National Equipment Co.,/POLITICAL BANNERS,/TRANSPARENCIES, PORTRAITS/AND NOVELTIES,/LAPEL BUTTONS, BADGES,/FLA
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1904
eMuseum Object ID:
58049
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Theodore Roosevelt Republican Campaign Badge
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1904
Medium:
Silk, celluloid, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 1 7/8 in. ( 14.9 x 4.8 cm )
Description:
Circlular pin-back button with photographic portrait of Theodore Roosevelt; blue ribbon attached to metal frame of button at back with imprinted inscription in gold: "REPUBLICAN/DISTRICT/CAPTAIN/ROOSEVELT/AND/HIGGINS".
Credit Line:
Gift of Robert Markham, June 12, 1956
Object Number:
Z.2095
Marks:
Inscription: imprinted at back of button, in black: "NATIONAL/EQUIPMENT CO.,/12 E. 23D ST.,/NEW YORK./TEL. 2477 8TH ST.
Inscription: at lower left of button, in white: "COPYRIGHT 1904 - PACH"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1904
eMuseum Object ID:
58045
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ribbon
Classification:
Date:
1906
Medium:
Silk, metal, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 5/8 x 2 in. ( 11.7 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Blue silk ribbon with text imprinted in gold: "NEW YORK/COUNTY/REPUBLICAN/STATE/CONVENTION"; circular plastic badge in ornate gilt metal frame suspended by metal clasp beneath; badge had image of eagle holding arrow; inscription: "SARATOGA, N.Y./SEPT. 25, 1906."
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. L.M. Stanton, March 29, 1927
Object Number:
INV.3115
Marks:
Inscription: paper label pasted at back of ribbon: "BADGES/BUTTONS AND/ADVERTISING NOVELTIES/NATL.'EQUIPMENT CO/10-12 EAST 23D ST/NEW YORK/TELEPHONE - 2477 -"
Inscription: back of badge: "WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO./NEWARK, N.J./PAT. APPL'D FOR"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1906
eMuseum Object ID:
58044
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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