Collection Highlights
Come in, and Prevent a "Draft"
Date:
ca. 1863
Object Number:
PR.055.3.105
Medium:
Paper
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Luce Center
Ribbon pin
Object Number:
INV.4795
Date:
1892
Medium:
silk, metal, gold metallic braid, gold metallic bullion
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 2 3/8 in. ( 14 x 6 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: reverse of ribbon, imprinted in purple ink: "From R.H. Redford/28 John St., N. Y."
Description:
Red, white, and blue striped silk satin pin-back ribbon with gold metallic braid edging across top and inscription imprinted in gold: "SAINT NICHOLAS/Society/COLUMBIAN/CELEBRATION/Naval parade,/1492 -- 1892/COMMITTEE"; gold metallic bullion fringed braid edging across bottom.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
