Historical Background
Campaign ribbons date back to the Jackson era in1828. Early examples had the likeness of the candidate printed on silk. In the latter part of the nineteenth century, many ornate ribbons were produced. Some had pins and buttons attached. They were worn at national conventions, parades, and political events.
This display of ribbons is courtesy of the Ohio Historical Society (1840 - 1880) and the Macy Hallock (1896 - 1912) collections.
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| Harrison Whig 1840 | Clay - Frelinghuysen Whigs 1844 | Fremont Republican 1856 | Fillmore Know-Nothings 1856 | Buchanan Democrat 1856 |
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| Lincoln Republican 1860 | Douglas Democrat 1860 | Hayes - Wheeler Republicans 1876 | Garfield - Arthur Republicans 1880 | Blaine Republican 1884 |
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| Mrs. McKinley Republican Club 1896 | McKinley Convention Ribbon 1897 | McKinley Convention Ribbon 1900 | Roosevelt Republican 1904 | Taft Republican 1908/1912 |
