Ribbon

ca. 1870 or later

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

Silk, paper, metallic braid

Overall: 5 1/4 x 1 9/16 x 1 in. ( 13.3 x 4 x 2.5 cm )

INV.2296

DescriptionBlue silk satin ribbon with image of eagle and inscription imprinted in gold: "Y.M.D.C./Organized 1870/HOUSE"; metallic braid edging across bottom; black silk ribbon loop for hanging at top center of reverse; paper label with manufacturer's name sewn to upper section of ribbon reverse.

MarkingsInscription: label at ribbon reverse, imprinted in black: "MADE BY/P. HENRY BREEN,/BADGES & ROSETTES/220 Grand Street,/Near Elizabeth, N.Y."

ClassificationsLAPEL DEVICES (PIN-BACK BUTTONS & BADGES)