Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ribbon
Object Number:
INV.3144
Date:
1885
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/8 x 2 5/8 in. ( 18.7 x 6.7 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: beneath portrait, imprinted in grey: "Copyright 1885 by The Perine Engg. & Pubg. Co."
Inscription: at right of portrait, imprinted vertically in grey: "Engg. by The Perine Engg. & Pubg. Co. 102 Chambers St. N.Y."
Description:
Cream silk satin ribbon printed in black; depicts portrait of Ulysses S. Grant in uniform surrounded by stars; two crossed American flags below; two stars and stripes shields are at upper corners; inscription: "IN MEMORIAM/Gen. U.S. Grant/OBSEQUIES,/AUGUST 8th, 1885./VETERANS/OF THE/SEVENTH REGIMENT,/National Guard, S.N.Y."; seal of the 7th Regiment at lower center; fringed bottom edge.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.