ribbon, fraternal

Name/Title

ribbon, fraternal

Entry/Object ID

1985.054.003

Description

Ribbon, fraternal. Independent Order of Mechanics. "WESTMINSTER LODGE NO. 41 I.O.M. WESTMINSTER, MD." Silk ribbon with red, white and blue vertical stripes, gold lettering. Gold fringe at bottom. Across top is bar with brass frame; celluloid panel at center has image of two hands clasped in handshake. Suspended from bar, overlaying striped ribbon, is white silk ribbon; appilqued with two crosed American flags; suspended medallion with gold color frame with eagle at top; center medallion has image of a houseboat. Reverse is black silk with silver lettering. Reads "In Memoriam WESTMINSTER LODGE NO. 41 I.O.M. WESTMINSTER, MD." Has same image as on round medallion on front. 9.125"h x 3"w. In paper envelope from THE HYATT MFG. CO., Baltimore & Holliday Sts., Baltimore. "Name of Owner", written in pencil - Adam J. Martin. "Name of Society", written in pencil - I.O.M.

Acquisition

Accession

1985.054

Source or Donor

Farber, Helen Martine

Acquisition Method

Gift