Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Ribbon, Political |
Catalog Number |
1983.43.120 |
Lexicon Category |
8: Communication Artifact |
Lexicon Sub-category |
Personal Symbol |
Description |
Political ribbon promoting the candidacy of Democrat John C. Breckinridge in the 1860 presidential election. The likeness on the ribbon is based on a daguerreotype of Breckinridge by Matthew Brady that was later engraved by John C. Buttre. A facsimile of Breckinridge's signature is printed below the engraving. |
Collection |
Rather-Westerman Political Collection |
Collector |
Rather, Julius |
Event |
Election |
Used |
United States |
Material |
Silk |
Search Terms |
Political memorabilia |
Subjects |
Democratic Party (U.S.) Elections--United States Political campaigns Political paraphernalia Presidential elections Ribbons |
People |
Breckinridge, John Cabell, 1821-1875 |
Date |
1860 |
Caption |
John C. Breckinridge campaign ribbon |
Number of Images |
1 |
Dimensions |
H-7.25 W-2.5 inches |