Historical Background

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Ribbons: Historical Background

Campaign ribbons date back to the Jackson era in 1828. 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.

Harrison Whig 1840	Clay - Frelinghuysen Whigs 1844	Fremont Republican 1856	Fillmore Know-Nothings 1856	Buchanan Democrat 1856
Lincoln Republican 1860	Douglas Democrat 1860	Hayes - Wheeler Republicans 1876	Garfield - Arthur Republicans 1880	Blaine Republican 1884
Mrs. McKinley Republican Club 1896	McKinley Convention Ribbon 1897	McKinley Convention Ribbon 1900	Roosevelt Republican 1904	Taft Republican 1908/1912