Museum Collections
Luce Center
William H. Harrison Presidential Campaign Ribbon
Object Number:
INV.7324
Date:
1840
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/8 x 3 1/16 in. ( 18.7 x 7.8 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: "THE PEOPLES CHOICE./HARRISON/TYPLER/& REFORM./TRIUMPHANT/1840/WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON/THE/POOR MANS/FIREND."
Description:
Light green silk ribbon printed in black. Images of Harrison, eagle holding banderole in beak, flags, log cabin. Inscribed: "THE PEOPLES CHOICE./HARRISON/TYLER/& REFORM./TRIUMPHANT/1840/WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON/THE/POOR MANS/FRIEND."
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