Collection Highlights
The True Issue or "That's What's the Matter"
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.35
Medium:
Lithograph
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Luce Center
Ribbon
Object Number:
INV.6712
Medium:
silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 21.6 x 6.4 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: "SPARTAN/ASSOCIATION."
Inscription: "THE WORKING MAN - He is to Society/what the main-mast is to the ship"
Inscription: in eagle's banderole: "NEW YORK MUST BE/REDEEMED"
Description:
Dark green silk satin ribbon printed in black; central image of Henry Clay standng holding top hat and gesuring to building in background; eagle with crossed flags and banderole inscribed "NEW YORK MUST BE/REDEEMED" above; inscribed: "SPARTAN/ASSOCIATION." and "THE WORKING MAN - He is to Society/what the main-mast is to the ship"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
