Collection Highlights
Petition to Abraham Lincoln for recruitment of black troops
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Petitions
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Campaign ribbon
Object Number:
1941.460
Date:
1896-1908
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 1 7/8 in. ( 14.6 x 4.8 cm )
Description:
Woven cream silk ribbon with polychrome printed image of Bryan in laurel wreath with two crossed American flags above; inscription printed in purple: "FOR Presdient/Wm. J. BRYAN."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
