Ribbon commemorating the ratification of Henry Clay for President

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Ribbon commemorating the ratification of Henry Clay for President

Entry/Object ID

657

Description

Off-white silk ribbon commemorating the ratification of Henry Clay for President. Eagle near top with banner which says "Protection of American Industry". Image of Clay in center and image of farmer plowing with two horses at bottom. Words are "YOUNG MEN'S NATIONAL WHIG CONVENTION OF RATIFICATION HENRY CLAY, The fearless Friend of his Country's Rights The Ashland Farm. Baltimore May 2d 1844. Lith. by E. Weber & Co. Balto.".

Acquisition

Accession

48

Source or Donor

Jefferson County Historical Society

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1844

Material

Fabric