Collection Highlights
The Puritan
1899
1946.253
Dark brown/ black patinated bronze
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
William H. Harrison Presidential Campaign Ribbon
Title
William H. Harrison Presidential Campaign Ribbon
Object name
Campaign ribbon
Date
1840
Medium
Silk
Dimensions
Overall: 7 3/8 x 3 1/16 in. ( 18.7 x 7.8 cm )
Description
Light green silk ribbon printed in black. Images of Harrison, eagle holding banderole in beak, flags, log cabin. Inscribed: "THE PEOPLES CHOICE./HARRISON/TYLER/& REFORM./TRIUMPHANT/1840/WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON/THE/POOR MANS/FRIEND."
Object Number
INV.7324
Marks
Inscription: "THE PEOPLES CHOICE./HARRISON/TYPLER/& REFORM./TRIUMPHANT/1840/WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON/THE/POOR MANS/FIREND."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
