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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Campaign ribbon
Object name
Campaign ribbon
Date
1844
Medium
Silk
Dimensions
Overall: 8 15/16 x 2 7/8 in. ( 22.7 x 7.3 cm )
Description
Cream silk satin ribbon printed in black. Image of Henry Clay standing, flanked by man with flag and worker. Inscribed: "New-Rochelle/CLAY CLUB." ; " 'Faithful to the Faithful.' " ; " 'How sweet are the labors that Freemen endure, /Of which they enjoy all the profits secure!/ All ages and nations shall speak with applause/ Of the courage we show in support of our cause!' " ; " 'A Protective Tariff.' " ; "GRAND/Mass Convention of the Democratic/CLAY CLUBS,/New-York, Oct. 30, 1844."
Object Number
INV.6714
Marks
Inscription: "New Rochelle/CLAY CLUB."
Inscription: "Faithful to the Faithful."
Inscription: " 'How sweet are the labors that Freemen endure, /Of which they enjoy all the profits secure!/ All ages and nations shall speak with applause/ Of the courage we show in support of our cause!' "
Inscription: "A Protective Tariff."
Inscription: "GRAND/Mass Convention of the Democratic/CLAY CLUBS,/New-York, Oct. 30, 1844."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
