Ribbon pin
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1883
Medium:
Silk, metal, silver metallic bullion, gold metallic braid
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/8 x 2 3/16 in. ( 18.1 x 5.6 cm )
Description:
Two red silk satin pin-back ribbons imprinted in gold suspended from rectangular metal bar; top short ribbon with gold metallic braid edging across bottom bears organization seal with letters "O" and "G" above and inscription: "Jan'y 18th, 1883." below; longer ribbon suspended underneath has white silk satin ribbon imprinted in gold: "HOUSE" attached diagonally above bottom edge, decorated with silver metallic bullion fringed braid edging.
Object Number:
INV.2251
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1883
eMuseum Object ID:
58963
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ribbon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 1 1/4 in. ( 15.2 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Cream silk satin ribbon with inscription, vertically printed in red: "New York State Historical Assn."
Object Number:
INV.1734
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
58962
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Girl Scout badges
Classification:
Date:
2001
Medium:
Synthetic thread, plastic coated backing
Dimensions:
see individual records
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
2004.36.1-4
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
2001
eMuseum Object ID:
58950
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Commemorative ribbon
Classification:
Date:
1885
Medium:
Silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 1 3/8 in. ( 10.8 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Ulysses S. Grant memorial badge consisting of polychrome silk satin pin-back ribbon in the shape of American flag with bust-length portrait of Grant within oval medallion at center and image of eagle above; inscription woven across top edge: "GENERAL GRANT"; black gauze top layer attached to ribbon by black silk grosgrain ribbon edging at top.
Object Number:
INV.4576
Marks:
Inscription: reverse of ribbon, top edge, woven in black: "[ILLEGIBLE ]/FABRICANT/SWITZERLAND/BASEL"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1885
eMuseum Object ID:
58947
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ribbon
Classification:
Date:
1848
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/4 x 2 3/8 in. ( 12.1 x 6 cm )
Description:
Cream silk satin commemorative ribbon printed in black; depicts engraved shoulder-length portrait of Adams within oval medallion at center with inscription: "JOHN QUINCY ADAMS./Born in Massachusetts, July 11th 1767./Died at the Capital in Washington Feb. 23rd 1848/Aged 81 Years./In his public character/He was resolute and immoveable,/In his private character/He was generous & of exceeding good nature:/He loved his Country with a sincerety,/Which seemed to distinguish him from all mankind./His fame si so blended within the hearts of his Countrymen/that it will live when all the frail monuments of art/shall have crumbled into dust."
Object Number:
INV.4367
Marks:
Inscription: below portrait, printed in black: "Sold by Edward P. Whaites, cor. Cortland St. & Broadway"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1848
eMuseum Object ID:
58948
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ribbon
Classification:
Date:
1834
Medium:
Silk, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 3 in. ( 16.5 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Cream silk memorial ribbon printed in black; depicts bust-length portrait of Lafayette within medallion surrounded by laurel wreath at center with inscription above: "TRADESMAN./37"; mourning female figure at left; clusters of American flags at either side; above is eagle with stars and stripes shield; tablet beneath inscribed "LA FAYETTE"; inscription below: "DIED 20th MAY/1834"; image of fire department engine beneath.
Object Number:
INV.2877.2
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1834
eMuseum Object ID:
58946
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ribbon
Classification:
Date:
1828
Medium:
Silk, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 2 3/4 in. ( 12.7 x 7 cm )
Description:
Cream silk satin commemorative ribbon printed in black; depicts bust-length portrait of Dewitt Clinton within oval medallion surrounded by laurel wreath, at center; inscription beneath: "Sacred to the Memory of/DE WITT CLINTON/Obet: Feby. 11th 1828/AE 58 Yrs. 11 Mos./WE mourn his loss/AFTER ages will tell his worth"; all within black line border.
Object Number:
INV.2562
Marks:
Inscription: reverse of ribbon, paper mount, inscribed in black ink: "James M. McAllister"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1828
eMuseum Object ID:
58945
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Commemorative ribbon
Classification:
Date:
1848
Medium:
Silk, cloth, gauze, metallic sequins, metallic bullion
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 5 in. ( 21 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Funeral badge comprised of white and black silk satin rosette with floral decoration of silver metallic sequins and bullion covered with black gauze at center; two black silk satin ribbons suspended below with inscriptions printed in silver: "FUNERAL/Obsequies,/OF OFFICERS OF/FIRST REGIMENT/NEW YORK STATE/VOLUNTEERS/Under the Direction of the/MUNICIPAL/AUTHORITIES/of the/CITY OF NEW YORK/July 12, 1848.//BAXTER,/BARCLAY,/PEARSON,/GALLAGHER,/CHANDLER,/FORBES."
Object Number:
INV.4356
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1848
eMuseum Object ID:
58944
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ribbon
Classification:
Date:
1834 or later
Medium:
Silk, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 5/8 x 3 1/4 in. ( 21.9 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Cream silk satin ribbon printed in black; depicts bust-length portrait of Lafayette within oval medallion against mourning urn inscribed "LAFAYETTE", American standards, hourglass, weeping willow, and eagle with banderole in its beak, inscribed: "OUR NATION MOURNS A HERO GONE"; inscription beneath: "GENl. GILBERT MOTIER LAFAYETTE/Born Auvergne Sept. 6th. 1757. died May 20th 1834/Aged 76 Years 8 Months & 14 Days./Funeral obsequies performed to his Memory/June 26th. 1834/NEW YORK"; beneath is image of fire department engine with inscription above: "FIRE DEPARTMENT"; ribbon mounted on paper support.
Object Number:
INV.2877.1
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1834
eMuseum Object ID:
58943
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge
Classification:
Date:
1852
Medium:
Paper, cloth
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/8 x 3 3/8 in. ( 8.6 x 8.6 cm )
Description:
Henry Clay memorial badge in the shape of dark brown gathered cloth rosette with circular paper medallio with engraved bust-length portrait of Henry Clay applied at center.
Object Number:
INV.2667B
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1852
eMuseum Object ID:
58942
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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