United States Centennial Ribbon, 1876
- Title:
- United States Centennial Ribbon, 1876
- Collection:
- Political Americana
- Manufacturer:
- Stevens, Thomas (1828-1888)
- Political Figure:
- Washington, George, American (1732-1799), President
- Date:
- 1876
- ID Number:
- 2214.RB0272
- Collection Number:
- 2214
- File Name:
- 2214RB0272.jpg
- Culture:
- English
- Work Type:
- Costume
Badges
Portraits
Textiles - Materials/Techniques:
- Silk (textile)
Weaving - Subject:
- Badges
Portraits
Washington, George
Commemoratives
Centennials
Independence Day
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Portraits
Busts
American flags
Wreaths
Liberty Bell, The
Quotations (texts)
Songs
Symbols
Animals
Eagles
Shields
History
Birds - Measurement:
- 25.4 x 3.81 (Ribbon) (centimeters)
- Description:
- Ribbon issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of U.S. independence. Contains a portrait of George Washington
images of American flags, the Liberty Bell, and a bald eagle
and a quotation from The Star-Spangled Banner. Reverse bears the T. STEVENS. COVENTRY / ENGLAND mark of the Thomas Stevens company. - 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.