William H. Harrison Presidential Campaign Ribbon

1841

Place madeUnited States, North America

Silk, paper

Overall: 6 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 17.1 x 6.4 cm )
Overall (support): 7 1/4 × 2 5/8 in. (18.4 × 6.7 cm)

Gift of Mrs. John Rogers

INV.1051

DescriptionCream silk ribbon (bookmark) printed in black sewn to paper. Central medaillon of William Harrison surmounted by eagle with banderole, below image of log cabin. Inscribed: "EMPIRE STATE IS COMING!!/ HARRISON & REFORM/ MAUMEE/FORT MEIGS/THAMES/TIPPECANOE/AMERICA/GEN WM. H. HARRISON/Son of BENJ. A. HARRISON, one of the Signers of the Declaration/of INDEPENDENCE July 4th 1776./We will take him from the plough./1841/Published by Valentine No. 50 John St. N [illegible]"

MarkingsInscription: "EMPIRE STATE IS COMING!!" Inscription: "HARRISON & REFORM/ MAUMEE/FORT MEIGS/THAMES/TIPPECANOE/AMERICA/GEN WM. H. HARRISON" Inscription: "Son of BENJ. A. HARRISON, one of the Signers of the Declaration/of INDEPENDENCE July 4th 1776." Inscription: "We will take him from the plough." Inscription: "Published by Valentine No. 50 John St. N [illegible]"

ClassificationsLAPEL DEVICES (PIN-BACK BUTTONS & BADGES)