2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

Civil Defense Volunteer Organization Uniform
1942-1945
1946.89a-c
Wool, silk, metal
Artist/Maker: Saks Fifth Avenue

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Convention ribbon

Convention ribbon
Object name 
Convention ribbon
Date 
1888
Medium 
Silk, metal, gilt metallic thread galloon, gilt metallic bullion
Dimensions 
Overall: 8 3/8 x 2 7/16 in. ( 21.3 x 6.2 cm )
Description 
Cream woven silk badge with metal pin sewn to back; with image of eagle and inscription printed in gold: "REPUBLICAN/NATIONAL/CONVENTION/CHICAGO/1888/DELEGATE/ NEW YORK."; top and bottom edge decorated with gilt metallic thread galloon; gilt metallic bullion fringe at bottom edge.
Object Number 
INV.3103
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.