Ribbon
Classification:
Date:
1906
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread trim
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 13.3 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Black silk satin commemorative ribbon with silver metallic trim at upper edge; printed in silver with "ORGANIZATION/ OF THE/ GEN'L SLOCUM/ SURVIVORS/ MEMORIAL SERVICES/ JUNE 15TH 1906"; printed silver image at center of memorial; straight pin back.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Adella "Tiby" Liebenow Wotherspoon
Object Number:
2004.26.8
Gallery Label:
This ribbon commemorates the General Slocum steamer disaster of 1904. At the monument dedication ceremony on June 15, 1905, Adella Liebenow Wotherspoon, who was the last survivor of the General Slocum steamer disaster, pulled the cord to unveil the monument, which honored the 1,021 passengers who perished in the fire. The 20 month old Adella had lost her sisters Anna and Helen, whose body was never recovered. This ribbon was kept from the 1906 memorial services honoring the victims.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1906
eMuseum Object ID:
56410
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin
Classification:
Medium:
Metal, mirror, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 1 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 2.5 x 3.8 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Metal rectangular with open bottom fitted with mirror to reflect light into interior and illuminate red plastic front inscribed: "HOOVER"; hook metal pin at back.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
2472
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
56405
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Campaign ribbon
Classification:
Date:
1888
Medium:
Silk, cotton, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 2 3/4 in. ( 17.8 x 7 cm )
Description:
Red silk satin pin-back ribbon printed in gold; light blue silk grosgrain ribbon and tuft of cotton wool at top; inscribed: "NEW YORK/COTTON EXCHANGE/CLEVELAND/AND/THURMAN/CLUB/1888"; paper label with manufacturer's name applied to reverse of ribbon.
Object Number:
INV.2217
Marks:
Inscription: paper label at reverse of ribbon, imprinted in white: "C.F. BEATTY/MANUFACTURER/NEW YORK"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1888
eMuseum Object ID:
56404
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Campaign ribbon
Classification:
Date:
1888
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 5/8 x 2 3/8 in. ( 16.8 x 6 cm )
Description:
Red silk ribbon with gold metallic braid and white silk applique; printed in gold; inscribed: "CAPTAIN" "PRODUCE/AND MARITIME/INDEPENDANT/MERCHANTS/CLEVELAND/AND/THURMAN/CLUB"
Object Number:
INV.2216
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1888
eMuseum Object ID:
56403
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ribbon
Classification:
Medium:
Silk, metallic ribbon
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 2 3/8 in. ( 13.3 x 6 cm )
Description:
Medium blue silk ribbon printed in gold with gold braid trim: inscribed: "DEUTSCH/AMERIKANISCHE/CLEVELAND/UNION"
Object Number:
INV.6906
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
56402
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Portrait Ribbon
Classification:
Medium:
Silk, ivorine
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/16 x 2 3/8 in. ( 15.4 x 6 cm )
Description:
Circular ivorine disk printed with engraved image of man attached to maroon ribbon. Facsimile signature of the sitter.
Object Number:
Z.3227
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
56398
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ribbon
Classification:
Medium:
Metal, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 2 in. ( 8.9 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
White metal pin header in form of top hat and quill pen inscribed "H & R" ; flag patterned silk american flag ribbon below
Object Number:
Z.3393
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
56397
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Campaign ribbon
Classification:
Date:
1880
Medium:
Silk satin
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 2 5/16 in. ( 14.9 x 5.9 cm )
Description:
Blue green silk ribbon printed in gold with eagle atop stars and stripes shield encircled by laurel leaf; inscribed: "FOR/PRESIDENT/Gen. J. A. GARFIELD"
Object Number:
INV.6907
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
56395
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Campaign ribbon
Classification:
Date:
1888
Medium:
Silk, gold metallic braid, gold metallic bullion, paper, cardboard
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 x 2 1/8 in. ( 17.1 x 5.4 cm )
Description:
Light blue satin pin-back ribbon with gold metallic trim above and metallic bouillon fringe bellow; printed in gold is image of eagle atop paper flag applied to center of ribbon, holding scroll in its beak with vertical inscriptions: "HARRISON/MORTON"; inscription printed in gold: "WHOLESALE/DRUG, CHEMICAL/AND/PAINT TRADE/CAMPAIGN/CLUB."
Object Number:
INV.2429
Marks:
Inscription: cardboard label at upper edge of ribbon reverse, imrpinted in red: "R. SNEIDER, 96-98 FULTON ST., N. Y."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1888
eMuseum Object ID:
56394
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Campaign ribbon
Classification:
Date:
1888
Medium:
Silk, metal, cardboard
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. ( 14 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Red silk satin pin-back ribbon printed in black "RAIL ROAD/AND/STEAMSHIP/EMPLOYEES/HARRISON/AND MORTON/CLUB."
Object Number:
INV.6686
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1888
eMuseum Object ID:
56393
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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