Collection Highlights
Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman
Date:
ca. 1869
Object Number:
LIB.CT.T8855.B7
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ribbon
Object Number:
INV.4573
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 2 3/16 in. ( 14.6 x 5.6 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: reverse of ribbon, in purple ink: "E.B.CHILD"
Description:
Red, white, and blue striped silk grosgrain pin-back ribbon printed in gold; depicts seal of New York at center and Statue of Liberty at lower right corner; inscription: "MEMBER/MAYOR'S/COMMITTEE/OF/WELCOME/TO/HOME/COMING/TROOPS".
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
