Object Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
2017.010.001 |
Object Name |
Ribbon, Campaign |
Title |
Governor Nash Ribbon |
Year Range from |
1896 |
Year Range to |
1903 |
Description |
A red, white, and blue campaign ribbon for Governor Nash. The medallion on reads ribbon reads, "GOVERNOR OF OHIO / GEO. K. NASH". On the ribbon is printed, "YOUNG MEN'S / REPUBLICAN / CLUB / COLUMBUS, OHIO". At the top of the ribbon is an enamel image of the Ohio Statehouse. Beneath the Statehouse are two flying raised American flags. On the medallion is an image of George K. Nash. On the back of the ribbon is a label identifying that this was made by the Whitehead & Hoag Co. from Newark, New Jersey. |
Dimensions |
H-7 W-2 inches |
Material |
Silk/Metal/Enamel |
Notes |
This ribbon was likely used in one of George K. Nash's campaign's for Governor. Nash ran for election in 1899 and reelection in 1903 (he won both times). |
Inscription Location |
Reverse Bottom |
Inscription Text |
"The Whitehead & Hoag Co. / Badges, Buttons, Banners / and Advertising Novelties / Newark, New Jersey." |
Provenance |
This ribbon was purchased by the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board in September, 2017. The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board took over the care of the Statehouse and its collections in 1988. |
People |
Nash, George Kilbon, 1842-1904 |
Search Terms |
Flags Ohio Statehouse |
Subjects |
Government buildings Governors |