Collection Highlights
Chaise (side chair)
1779
1817.13
Beech, gilding; silk upholstery
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Convention ribbon
Object name
Convention ribbon
Date
1916
Medium
Silk, plastic, metal
Dimensions
Overall: 5 3/4 x 2 5/16 in. ( 14.6 x 5.9 cm )
Description
Elaborate badge consisting of rectangular plastic pin-back bar in ornate gilt metal frame inscribed in black: "NEW YORK"; with suspended blue silk ribbon bearing insciption printed in gold: "REPUBLICAN/NATIONAL/CONVENTION/CHICAGO/JUNE 7, 1916"; cicrular plastic and metal button depicting New York State seal attached at center of ribbon by two metal staples.
Object Number
INV.5171
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
