Collection Highlights
Corcoran Legion Fifth regiment. Col. William McEvily. A few good men are wanted to fill up Capt. Wm. L. Monegan's company. This is a splendid opportunity for young men to join a Crack Regiment.
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
PR.055.3.189
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ribbon
Object Number:
INV.2667a
Date:
1830-1850
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/8 x 3 in. ( 10.5 x 7.6 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: "CHAMPION OF THE AMERICAN SYSTEM/HENRY CLAY"
Description:
Cream silk ribbon printed in black with image of Henry Clay in oval flanked by flags; surmounted by seated classicizing figure with stars and stripe shield and surrounded by emblematic objects. Inscribed: "CHAMPION OF THE AMERICAN SYSTEM/HENRY CLAY"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
