Collection Highlights
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
1805
1867.306
Oil on linen
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Campaign ribbon
Object name
Campaign ribbon
Date
1898
Medium
Silk, plastic, metal
Dimensions
Overall: 5 3/16 x 1 1/2 in. ( 13.2 x 3.8 cm )
Description
Theodore Roosevelt's 1890 New York State Governor campaign badge; consists of circular plastic pin-back button depicting image of eagle with suspended blue woven silk ribbon bearing inscription printed in gold: "REPUBLICAN/COUNTY/COMMITTEE/ROOSEVELT/AND/FAIRBANKS/HIGGINS/AND BRUCE."
Object Number
INV.3006
Marks
Inscription: back of button, imprinted in black on paper backing: "NATIONAL/EQUIPMENT CO./12 E. 23D ST./NEW YORK/TEL. 2477 18TH ST."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
