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Political ribbon

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

GUSN

GUSN-194517

Description

Small burgandy ribbon with silver embossed writing. On the back is a white tag with black writing. The seam is glued together with a pin attached to the back.

Details

Descriptive Terms

badges
satin
Ribbon, Political

Inscription

"S.N.MEYER / MEYER'S MILITARY SHOPS / MANUFACTURERS OF METAL BADGES, / RIBBON BADGES, FLAGS, & PENNANTS. / 1331-F ST. N. W. / WASHNGTON, D.C." (Black writing on white tag)
"NATIONAL / COUNCILLOR / REPRESENTING / ORGANIZATION / MEMBER" (Silver embossed)

Associated Building

Original to Phillips House (Salem, Mass.),

Maker

Meyer's Military Shop (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

Washington D.C.

Dimensions

1 1/2 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Stephen Phillips Memorial Charitable Trust for Historic Preservation

Accession Number

2006.44.2730

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