William Henry Harrison July 4th Commemorative Ribbon, 1840
- Title:
- William Henry Harrison July 4th Commemorative Ribbon, 1840
- Collection:
- Political Americana
- Publisher:
- Valentine
- Political Figure:
- Harrison, William Henry, American (1773-1841), Presidential Candidate
- Date:
- 1840
- Election Date:
- 1840
- ID Number:
- 2214.RB0160
- Collection Number:
- 2214
- File Name:
- 2214RB0160.jpg
- Political Party:
- Whig
- Culture:
- American
- Work Type:
- textiles (visual works)
costume by form
badges
portraits - Materials/Techniques:
- Satin
- Subject:
- Badges
Portraits
Politics
Promotional materials
Independence Day
Harrison, William Henry
Father and son
Commemoratives
Declaration of Independence
Symbols
Animals
Eagles
Globes
Generals
Log cabins
Farming
Plowing
American flags
Barrels
Portraits
Busts
Farms
Horses
Birds - Measurement:
- 19.685 x 6.35 (Ribbon) (centimeters)
- Description:
- Independence Day commemorative ribbon issued on July 4, 1840. Ribbon promotes the candidacy of William Henry Harrison and the fact that his father, Benjamin A. Harrison, signed the Declaration of Independence. The 1841 may refer to the date when it was anticipated that Harrison would be taken from the plough to serve as President. Maker's information at bottom of ribbon reads Published by Valentine 100 Williams St. N.Y..
- Cite As:
- Susan H. Douglas Political Americana Collection, #2214. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
- Repository:
- Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
- Archival Collection:
- Susan H. Douglas Political Americana Collection
- Format:
- Image
- Rights:
- This digital collection and its contents are owned and operated by the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library. Digital reproductions are provided for private study, scholarship and research use only and may not be downloaded for use in electronic or print publications (including web sites), exhibitions, or broadcasts, without permission. There are no known U.S. copyright restrictions on this image. The digital file is owned by the Cornell University Library which is making it freely available with the request that, when possible, the Library be credited as its source.