Ribbon

1901

Place madeBaltimore, Maryland, United States, North America

Silk, metal, cellulosic plastic, paper

Overall: 6 15/16 × 2 in. (17.6 × 5.1 cm)

INV.3900

DescriptionWhite woven silk ribbon with American flag in the shape of bow sewn-on at top; circular plastic button with thin gilt metal rim with photographic portrait of Seth Low inscribed: "FOR MAYOR / SETH LOW" attached at center; ribbon imprinted in gold: "KINGS COUNTY / REPUBLICAN / CAMPAIGN COM. / FOR MAYOR / SETH LOW / 1901 ."; metal pin attached at upper edge of ribbon. Round paper label with manufacturer's name attached at back of ribbon.

MarkingsInscription: stamped at back of pin bar: "BALTO. BADGE & NOV. CO./PAT. MAR. 9 BALTO MD" Inscription: imprinted in blue on paper label: "BALTIMORE BADGE & NOVELTY CO:/BALTIMORE, MD/DESIGNERS/AND/MANUFACTURERS/BADGES &/BUTTONS"

ClassificationsLAPEL DEVICES (PIN-BACK BUTTONS & BADGES)