Campaign ribbon
Classification:
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
overall: 7 3/4 x 2 7/8 in.
Description:
Cream silk satin ribbon printed in black; central image of Henry Clay standng holding gesuring to right, building in background; eagle with crossed flags and banderole inscribed "CLAY &/FRELINGHUYSEN" above; inscribed: "THE WORKING MAN - He is to Society/what the main-mast is to the ship"
Object Number:
INV.6634.3
Marks:
Inscription: "CLAY &/FRELINGHUYSEN"
Inscription: "THE WORKING MAN - He is to Society/what the main-mast is to the ship"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
55813
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Campaign ribbon
Classification:
Date:
1844
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 15/16 x 2 7/8 in. ( 22.7 x 7.3 cm )
Description:
Cream silk satin ribbon printed in black. Image of Henry Clay standing, flanked by man with flag and worker. Inscribed: "New-Rochelle/CLAY CLUB." ; " 'Faithful to the Faithful.' " ; " 'How sweet are the labors that Freemen endure, /Of which they enjoy all the profits secure!/ All ages and nations shall speak with applause/ Of the courage we show in support of our cause!' " ; " 'A Protective Tariff.' " ; "GRAND/Mass Convention of the Democratic/CLAY CLUBS,/New-York, Oct. 30, 1844."
Object Number:
INV.6714
Marks:
Inscription: "New Rochelle/CLAY CLUB."
Inscription: "Faithful to the Faithful."
Inscription: " 'How sweet are the labors that Freemen endure, /Of which they enjoy all the profits secure!/ All ages and nations shall speak with applause/ Of the courage we
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1844
eMuseum Object ID:
55812
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ribbon
Classification:
Date:
1844
Medium:
silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 7/8 x 2 7/8 in. ( 22.5 x 7.3 cm )
Description:
Cream silk satin ribbon printed in black. Image of Henry Clay standing surrounded by man with flag and worker. Inscribed: "17th Ward." ; " 'Faithful to the Faithful.' " ; " 'How sweet are the labors that Freemen endure, /Of which they enjoy all the profits secure!/ All ages and nations shall speak with applause/ Of the courage we show in support of our cause!' " ; " 'A Protective Tariff.' " ; "GRAND/Mass Convention of the Democratic/CLAY CLUBS,/New-York, Oct. 30, 1844."
Object Number:
INV.6711
Marks:
Inscription: "17th Ward."
Inscription: " 'Faithful to the Faithful.' "
Inscription: " 'How sweet are the labors that Freemen endure, /Of which they enjoy all the profits secure!/ All ages and nations shall speak with applause/ Of the courage we show in
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1844
eMuseum Object ID:
55811
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Campaign ribbon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1860
Medium:
silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 13/16 x 2 3/16 in. ( 17.3 x 5.6 cm )
Description:
Green silk ribbon printed in black with engraved image of Douglas; inscribed: "DOUGLAS/AND/JOHNSON./THE UNION/NOW AND/FOREVER."
Object Number:
INV.2972
Marks:
Inscription: "DOUGLAS/AND/JOHNSON./THE UNION/NOW AND/FOREVER."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
55810
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Campaign ribbon
Classification:
Date:
1844
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 2 7/8 in. ( 19 x 7.3 cm )
Description:
White silk ribbon with looped edges printed in black; central square portrait of George Washington in Renaissance Revival style frame; surmounted by fountain and angel with trumpet and banderole; image of clasped hands below. Inscribed: "BEWARE OF FOREIGN INFLUENCE" on banderole, "AMERICAN REPUBLICAN/Procession Nov. 4th 1844.", "History and experience prove that foreign/influence is one of the most baneful foes/of a republican government.", "We are One", " 'Breathes there a man, with soul so dead/That never to himself hath said/This is my own, my native land?' ", "Sold by E. P. Whaites 1. Courtlandt St. N.Y."
Object Number:
INV.3082
Gallery Label:
The American Republican Party, formed in 1843, attracted nativists and promised reform at a time when dissatisfaction with government was widespread. In the elections of 1844 it nominated as its mayoral candidate the publisher James Harper, who won the election. Harper and other Native American Democrats failed to fill their campaign promises and were replaced by Democrats in the elections of 1845.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1844
eMuseum Object ID:
55808
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Campaign ribbon
Classification:
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 3 in. ( 21 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Cream silk ribbon printed in black; central square portrait of George Washington in Renaissance Revival style frame; surmounted by fountain and angel with trumpet and banderole; image of clasped hands below. Inscribed: "BEWARE OF FOREIGN INFLUENCE" on banderole, "AMERICAN REPUBLICAN/Procession Nov. 4th 1844.", "History and experience prove that foreign/influence is one of the most baneful foes/of a republican government.", "We are One", " 'Breathes there a man, with soul so dead/That never to himself hath said/This is my own, my native land?' ", "Sold by E. P. Whaites 1. Courtlandt St. N.Y."
Object Number:
INV.3081
Marks:
Inscription: on angel's banderole: "BEWARE OF FOREIGN INFLUENCE"
Inscription: "AMERICAN REPUBLICAN/Procession Nov. 4th 1844."
Inscription: "History and experience prove that foreign/influence is one of the most baneful foes/of a republican government."
Gallery Label:
The American Republican Party, formed in 1843, attracted nativists and promised reform at a time when dissatisfaction with government was widespread. In the elections of 1844 it nominated as its mayoral candidate the publisher James Harper, who won the election. Harper and other Native American Democrats failed to fill their campaign promises and were replaced by Democrats in the elections of 1845.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
55807
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ribbon
Classification:
Date:
1856
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 7/8 x 2 5/16 in. ( 20 x 5.9 cm )
Description:
Cream silk ribbon brinted in black; Central stars and stripes shield with oval portrait of Fremont, surmounted by eagle with banderoole in beak and Kansas in talons; inscribed: "PLYMOUTH/FREMONT/CLUB.", "FREEDOM/FOR/KANSAS", "FREMONT & DAYTON" Additionally inscribed in ink "1856."
Object Number:
INV.7307
Marks:
Inscription: "PLYMOUTH/FREMONT/CLUB."
Inscription: "FREEDOM/FOR/KANSAS"
Inscription: "FREMONT & DAYTON"
Inscription: in ink: "1856."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1856
eMuseum Object ID:
55806
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin-back button
Classification:
Description:
Round, white button with green lettering: "ALL I/HAVE LEFT IS/A VOTE FOR/WILLKIE".
Object Number:
Z.2667
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
55797
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin-back button
Classification:
Description:
Round, white button with light blue Hebrew like lettering: "WILLKIE".
Object Number:
Z.2801
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
55796
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin-back button
Classification:
Description:
Round, light blue with black lettering: "CONFUCIUS SAY.../MAN WHO/STAND UP/TWICE,/NO GOOD/THIRD TIME".
Object Number:
Z.2821
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
55795
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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