Group of three memorial ribbons

Object Number: 
INV.10478.1-.3
Date: 
1880-1920
Medium: 
Silk, metal, sequins
Dimensions: 
Overall: 8 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 22.2 x 6.4 cm )
Marks: 
Inscription: stamped on ribbon: "In Memoriam/ EXEMPT/ FIREMEN'S/ BEN. FUND/ ASSOCIATION/ 23 & 24 WARDS/ NEW YORK"
Description: 
Group of three similar black silk ribbons with black and white rosette at top with center star of silver sequins and metal fringe over paper; ribbon printed in silver "In Memoriam/ EXEMPT/ FIREMEN'S/ BEN. FUND/ ASSOCIATION/ 23 & 24 WARDS/ NEW YORK"; central images of fire wagon; bottom of ribbons edges with gold metal fringe.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group