Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ribbon Badge Description Document
Object Number:
INV.2561
Date:
ca. 1930
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 6 in. ( 8.9 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Buff paper envelope inscribed in black ink: "Museum Accession 1517 [undelined]/Rivvon badge worn by the public/school boys in the parade in 1889/on the occasion of the unveiling/of Washington Arch in Washington Sq./NYC by president Benjamin/Harrison./Presented by/Mr. A. Gelkinson 1930".
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. A. Gelkinson, 1930
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.