Campaign Ribbon, William Henry Harrison
Object Details
- associated person
- Adams, John
- Jefferson, Thomas
- referenced
- Harrison, William Henry
- Description
- The rise of printing and engraving led to the production of ribbons for political campaigns and commemorative events. Simple and straightforward, graphic appeal of the ribbon neatly fit the politics of personal association reflected by all manner of knick-knacks, household items, and specialty merchandise imprinted with a symbol or emblem.
- Credit Line
- Sara L. Lepman in memory of Dr. Harry Lepman
- ID Number
- 1978.0590.037
- accession number
- 1978.0590
- catalog number
- 1978.0590.037
- Object Name
- Ribbon
- Object Type
- ribbon
- Physical Description
- textile (overall material)
- beige (overall color)
- Measurements
- overall: 9 1/2 in x 2 1/2 in; 24.13 cm x 6.35 cm
- See more items in
- Political History: Political History, Campaign Collection
- Government, Politics, and Reform
- American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith
- Exhibition
- American Democracy
- Exhibition Location
- National Museum of American History
- National Museum of American History
- used
- Political Campaigns
- Record ID
- nmah_491890
- Metadata Usage (text)
- CC0
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a2-dee5-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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