Ribbon badge

1903

Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America

andBaltimore, Maryland

Silk, metal, cellulosic plastic, paper

Overall: 6 1/2 x 2 3/8 in. ( 16.5 x 6 cm )

INV.3902

DescriptionRepublican Worker for Mayor Seth Low Captain's Badge; ornate cream cellulosic plastic badge in gold frame, inscribed in blue: "CAPTAIN"; sewn onto upper edge of blue silk ribbon with imprinted inscriptions in gold: "REBUPLICAN / WORKER / FOR / MAYOR / SETH LOW / 1903"; circular cellulosic plastic button with photographic portrait of Seth Low, inscribed: "FOR / MAYOR / SETH LOW," is attached at center of ribbon by three metal clips. Circular paper label with manufacturer's name applied at back of ribbon.

MarkingsInscription: paper label at back of ribbon, imprinted in red: "THE/L. HARRY FISHER/NOVELTY CO.,/ARBUCKLE BLDG./BROOKLYN, N,Y./BALTO. BADGE & NOV. CO./BALTO, MD."

ClassificationsLAPEL DEVICES (PIN-BACK BUTTONS & BADGES)