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Dr. John Cheesman and Family with Guests: Silhouette
1840
Z.2567
Black prepared paper cut-outs, laid on beige paper with graphite, brown ink and wash, and white gouache, laid on canvas
Artist/Maker: Auguste Edouart

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Commemorative ribbon

Commemorative ribbon
Object name 
Commemorative ribbon
Date 
1896
Related People 
Artist/Maker: Whitehead & Hoag Co.
Medium 
Silk, metal, plastic
Dimensions 
Overall: 5 7/8 x 2 3/8 in. ( 14.9 x 6 cm )
Description 
Elaborate ribbon badge made to commemorate the 25th anniversary celebration of the Moscosco tribe; consists of ornate scalloped metal pin-back badge bar with red silk satin ribbon suspended below; inscription printed in silver "25TH ANNIVERSARY/CELEBRATION/MOSCOSCO TRIBE/NO. 34, I. O . R. M./PHILADELPHIA, PA./APRIL 7, 1896."; circular plastic button with colored lithograph portrait of American Indian chief attached to center of ribbon by two metal staples.
Object Number 
INV.2118
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.