Artist/Maker R. H. Radford

Revolutionary Soldiers Monument Ribbon

1894

Place madeNew York, United States, North America

Silk, metal

Overall: 7 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 19.7 x 6.4 cm )

INV.2788

DescriptionRed silk ribbon trimmed with gold and a red, white and blue American flag gathered into a bow at top; printed in gold "GUEST/ REVOLUTIONARY/ SOLDIERS/ MONUMENT" over image of obelisk monument flanked by canon and American flag; monument inscribed "1776-1783/ IN MEMORY OF/ OFFICERS/ &/ SOLDIERS/ OF THE/ REVOLUTION/ CAUSE OF/ LIBERTY/ 1894." Printed below "TARRYTOWN, N.Y./ OCT. 19TH 1894"; bottom edged in metal fringe.

MarkingsStamped on back of ribbon: "From R.H. Radford/ 21 John St., N.Y."

ClassificationsSOUVENIRS