1. Lincoln Timeline

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