Collection Highlights
Empire State Building, N.Y.C.
1940
1940.978
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Whig Celebration Ribbon
Title
Whig Celebration Ribbon
Object name
Ribbon
Date
1837
Medium
Silk
Dimensions
Overall: 7 x 2 1/2 in. ( 17.8 x 6.4 cm )
Description
Cream silk satin ribbon printed in black; depicts portrait of George Washington in rectangular frame; with inscription: "WHIG CELEBRATION,/November 22d./1837/Glorious Triumph/of/JUST PRINCIPLES/THE SPIRIT OF/76/REVIVED IN 1837."
Object Number
INV.2851
Marks
Inscription: above bottom edge, printed in black: "Edward P. Whaites No2 Courtland St."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
