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ZFC0766
Political Campaign Ribbon - Benjamin Harrison
Sub-collection: U.S. PoliticalPolitical campaign ribbons were the predecessors of the modern political campaign button. Could be worn either supporters or more likely by convention delegates.
Ribbon depicts an image of Benjamin Harrison behind a patriotic display of two crossed stylized 13 Star (3-2-3-2-3) United Stat4s Flags, apparently swalloytailed, behind a US style shield topped by an American eagle.
Below is a reproduction of the signature of Benjamin Harrison.
From the Louise Veninga Collection.
ZFC Noteworthy
No Description
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 2.5 |
| Length of Fly | 5.25 |
Stars | |
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| Are there stars on obverse? | yes |
| Are there stars on reverse? | no |
Stripes | |
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| Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
Crest/Emblem | |
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| Description of Crest/Emblem | BENJAMIN HARRISON RIBBON. |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Silk |
Attachment | |
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| Method of Attachment | PINBACK |
Applica | |
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| Applique Sides | Single Faced = Mirror Image Reverse |
Documentation | |
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| Documents |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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| Drawings |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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Condition | |
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| Condition | Good |
| Damage | Used, soiled |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | 1880's |