Depicted
William McKinley
(American, 1843 – 1901)
Ribbon badge
1897
Place madeUnited States, North America
Silk, cellulosic plastic, gilt metal, gold metallic braid, gold metallic bullion
Overall: 9 1/8 x 2 11/16 in. ( 23.2 x 6.8 cm )
INV.2175
DescriptionWilliam McKinley Inauguration Souvenir Badge. Ornate rectangular gilt metal pin-back bar with striped red, white, and blue ribbon with applied circular button with portrait of McKinley and gold metallic bullion tassel suspended below; inscription in gold: "INAUGURATION / MARCH 4TH, / 1897"; superimposed upon longer woven cream silk ribbon with gold metallic braid edging and bullion trim with inscription printed in gold across bottom: "Souvenir"ClassificationsLAPEL DEVICES (PIN-BACK BUTTONS & BADGES)
