Membership Ribbon

Object/Artifact

-

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Membership Ribbon

Entry/Object ID

1964.31

Description

A pin that includes a bar at the top with the word “Vermont,” a black ribbon on which the words, “Reception Committee” are printed in gold, and a gold-colored circle with the words “Admiral Geo. Dewey” printed on a blue background above a likeness of a man, probably Dewey. The face and nameplate are encircled by a wreath with some green-painted leaves.

Context

Worn by a member of the Reception Committee for Dewey Day in Montpelier, Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

1964.31

Acquisition Method

Unknown

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Ribbon, Membership

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Ribbon, Insignia

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Insignia

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Status Symbols

Nomenclature Class

Personal Symbols

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Diameter

1-5/8 in

Material

Metal, Silk

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Dewey, George (1837-1917)

Related Places

Place

City

Montpelier

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Related Events

Event

Dewey Day