Collection Highlights
Fort Hamilton Polka Redowa
Date:
1852
Object Number:
PR.020.1.1
Medium:
Color Lithograph.
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Luce Center
Convention ribbon
Object Number:
INV.3103
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.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
