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Henry Clay campaign ribbon
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- unknown place made
- Origin Date:
- 1845
- Materials:
- cloth
- Measurements:
- overall: 4 in x 2 1/2 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0200
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
White silk political ribbon with image and text stamped in black ink. An illustrated portrait of Henry Clay wearing a black suit jacket and bow tie is set in an octagonal frame and centered on the ribbon against crossed flags and an eagle with a banner in its beak. "Henry Clay" and "For President, 1845" is stamped above and below the image. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum