Washington Birth Centennial Commemorative Ribbon, 1832
- Title:
- Washington Birth Centennial Commemorative Ribbon, 1832
- Collection:
- Political Americana
- Publisher:
- Commager, W., Jr.
- Political Figure:
- Washington, George, American (1732-1799), President
- Date:
- 1832
- ID Number:
- 2214.RB0268
- Collection Number:
- 2214
- File Name:
- 2214RB0268.jpg
- Political Party:
- Federalist
- Culture:
- American
- Work Type:
- textiles (visual works)
costume by form
badges
portraits - Materials/Techniques:
- Satin
- Subject:
- Badges
Portraits
Politics
Washington, George
Commemoratives
Patriotism
Patriots
Busts
History
Centennials
Wreaths - Measurement:
- 15.24 x 6.6675 (Ribbon) (centimeters)
- Description:
- Ribbon issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of George Washington's birth on February 22, 1832. Names of American patriots radiate out from the bust of Washington. The Gloria Patria slogan may mean this ribbon is associated with the Washington Benevolent Societies. Maker's name at base of ribbon is not legible on this ribbon but appears to read Published by W. Commager Jr. / 489 Sth. Market St. in ribbon reference work. Source: Sullivan and Fischer 1985: Page 13, Ribbon GW-15.
- Cite As:
- Susan H. Douglas Political Americana Collection, #2214. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
- Repository:
- Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
- Archival Collection:
- Susan H. Douglas Political Americana Collection
- Format:
- Image
- Rights:
- This digital collection and its contents are owned and operated by the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library. Digital reproductions are provided for private study, scholarship and research use only and may not be downloaded for use in electronic or print publications (including web sites), exhibitions, or broadcasts, without permission. There are no known U.S. copyright restrictions on this image. The digital file is owned by the Cornell University Library which is making it freely available with the request that, when possible, the Library be credited as its source.