Collection Highlights
Cayambe
1858
S-91
Oil on canvas
Support the New-York Historical Society
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
Museum Collections
Luce Center
General Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Campaign Ribbon
Title
General Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Campaign Ribbon
Object name
Political ribbon
Date
1865
Medium
Silk
Dimensions
Overall: 6 5/8 x 1 11/16 in. ( 16.8 x 4.3 cm )
Description
Rectangular polychrome woven silk ribbon depicting uniformed bust-length portrait of Ulysses Grant with American eagle holding band inscribed: "E PLURIBUS UNUM"; shield with stars and striped encircled by wreath of oak and laurel with inscription beneath: "GENERAL GRANT/PRESIDENT."
Object Number
INV.2859.2
Inscriptions
"HOBANDT & SONS MANUE - BALE" inscribed on top edge
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
