Political Ribbon

Object/Artifact

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Political Ribbon

Entry/Object ID

2013.14.9

Description

Bar pin with green ribbon and medal. The rectangular bar pen has the word "VERMONT" on the front with a long swivel pin on the back. The ribbon is stamped with the inscription "MCKINLEY 1897 INAUGURAL" in gold. The medal is in the shape of a shield and molded with the Vermont state seal.

Context

Worn to the inauguration of William McKinley as President of the United States by Charlotte (Lottie) Brooks Simonds of Burlington, Vermont.

Acquisition

Accession

2013.14

Source or Donor

Follet, Elsie Simonds

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1897

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Pin, Political

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Ribbon, Political

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Symbol, Political

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Belief Symbols

Nomenclature Class

Personal Symbols

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

3-5/8 in

Width

1-1/2 in

Material

Metal, Silk

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

McKinley, William (1843-1901)

Person or Organization

Simonds, Charlotte Brooks (1852-1906)

Related Places

Place

City

Burlington

County

Chittenden County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America