Ribbon
Classification:
Date:
1841 or later
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. ( 14 x 7 cm )
Description:
Cream silk satin memorial ribbon printed in black; depicts mourning urn on pedestal inscribed "IN MEMORY/OF/W.H.HARRISON"; weeping willow at left; hourglass at right; pair of American flags at either side.
Object Number:
INV.2868.2
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1841
eMuseum Object ID:
58941
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ribbon
Classification:
Date:
1841 or later
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/2 x 3 1/16 in. ( 21.6 x 7.8 cm )
Description:
Cream silk satin ribbon printed in black; depicts bust-length portrait of Harrison within oval medallion against mourning urn inscribed "HARRISON", American standards, hourglass, weeping willow, and eagle with banderole in its beak, inscribed: "OUR NATION MOURNS A HERO GONE"; inscription beneath: "GENl. WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON./Born at Berkley, Virginia, Feby. 9th. 1773./Inaugurated President of the United States, March 4th. 1841./DIED APRIL 4th. 1841, AGED 68 YEARS, 1 MO. 15 DAYS./The melancholy occasion solemnized at New York./APRIL 19th 1841."; beneath is image of fire department engine with inscription above: "FIRE DEPARTMENT".
Object Number:
INV.2868.1
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1841
eMuseum Object ID:
58940
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Set of 2 General William H. Harrison Memorial Ribbons
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1841 or later
Medium:
Silk
Description:
Two cream silk satin memorial ribbons printed in black; commemorate the late William H. Harrison.
Object Number:
INV.2868.1-.2
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1841
eMuseum Object ID:
58939
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Y.M.D.C. Campaign Badge
Classification:
Date:
1870 or later
Medium:
Silk, gold metallic braid, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 13.3 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Red silk satin ribbon with image of eagle and inscription imprinted in gold: "Y.M.D.C./organized 1870/CAMPAIGN"; gold metallic braid applied to upper edge; paper label with manufacturer's name attached at reverse of ribbon; black silk ribbon loop for hanging attached at top of reverse.
Object Number:
INV.2267
Marks:
Inscription: paper label on reverse of ribbon, imprinted in black: "MADE BY/P. HENRY BREEN,/BADGES & ROSETTES/220 Grand Street,/Near Elizabeth, N.Y."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
58938
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Society of Old Brooklynites Badge
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1880
Medium:
Silk, paper, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/8 x 2 1/2 in. ( 13.7 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Blue silk satin ribbon with T-shaped metal pin at top of reverse; with inscription imprinted in gold: "SOCIETY OF/OLD/BROOKLYNITES/ORGANIZED MAY 20th 1880/INCORPORATED DEC. 31, 1880"; attached to paper card inscribed: "The National Highway Association/of Long Island".
Object Number:
INV.2566
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
58937
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ribbon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1894
Medium:
Silk, metal, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 5/8 x 2 1/8 in. ( 14.3 x 5.4 cm )
Description:
Purple silk satin ribbon with T-shaped metal pin attached at top of reverse; imrinted in gold: image of Statue of Liberty with inscription: "CITIZENS/UNION"; paper label with manufacturer's name attached at bottom half of ribbon reverse.
Object Number:
INV.11820.1
Marks:
Inscription: imprinted in black on paper label at reverse of ribbon: "The Whitehead & Hoag co./Badges, Buttons, Banners/and Advertising Novelties/MAIN OFFICE & FACTORY,/NEWARK, N.J...."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1894
eMuseum Object ID:
58936
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Set of 4 Citizens Union Badges
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1894
Medium:
Silk, metal, paper
Description:
Purple silk satin ribbon with T-shaped metal pin attached at top of reverse; imrinted in gold: image of Statue of Liberty with inscription: "CITIZENS/UNION".
Object Number:
INV.11820.1-.4
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1894
eMuseum Object ID:
58935
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Campaign ribbon
Classification:
Date:
1906
Medium:
Silk, plastic, metal, gold metallic bullion, gold metallic braid, sequins, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 7/8 x 2 3/4 in. ( 25.1 x 7 cm )
Description:
Purple silk velvet ribbon with purple silk satin backing with circular pin-back metal and plastic badge depicting portraits of Theodore Roosevelt and Edwin S. Stuart with American flag in background at top center; surrounding inscription: "FOR THE REPUBLICAN PARTY AND PROSPERITY/FOR GOVERNOR - EDWIN S. STUART"; inscription on ribbon made of gold metallic braid couched to base fabric: "CONTINENTAL/'76/CLUB"; ornament of couched gold metallic braid with sequins beneath; coughed gold metallic braid with sequins around sides and lower edge of ribbon; gold metallic bullion fringe with tassel at center attached to bottom edge.
Credit Line:
Gift of Menashe Vaxer
Object Number:
1942.144.2
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1906
eMuseum Object ID:
58934
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ribbon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1907
Medium:
Silk, gold metallic bullion, gold metallic braid, sequins, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. ( 22.2 x 7 cm )
Description:
Purple silk velvet ribbon with purple silk satin backing; inscription made of gold metallic braid couched to base fabric: "CONTINENTAL/'76/CLUB"; ornament of couched gold metallic braid with sequins beneath; coughed gold metallic braid with sequins around sides and lower edge of ribbon; gold metallic bullion fringe with tassel at center attached to bottom edge.
Credit Line:
Gift of Menashe Vaxer
Object Number:
1942.144.1
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1907
eMuseum Object ID:
58933
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1907
Medium:
Silk, gold metallic bullion, gold metallic braid, sequins, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. ( 22.2 x 7 cm )
Object Number:
INV.2283
Marks:
Inscription: center of reverse of ribbon, in dark purple: "J.H. SHAW CO.,/1886 Arch Street/PHILADA."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1907
eMuseum Object ID:
58932
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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