Ribbon Commemorating the Completion of the Erie Canal, 1825
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Artifact Overview
One of the earliest known labor organization ribbons, this silk ribbon was worn by members of the New York Typographical Association in a parade celebrating the completion of the Erie and Hudson Canal in 1825. Labor organizations commonly took part in civic celebrations as evidence of their prestige and contributions to the commonwealth.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Commemorative ribbon
Date Made
1825
Subject Date
26 October 1825
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2000.32.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Silk (Textile)
Ribbon (Material)
Color
Ivory (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Width: 3 in
Length: 6.5 in
Inscriptions
Obverse: THE ART / PRESERVATION OF ALL ARTS / COMPLETION / OF THE / ERIE AND HUDSON CANAL. / OCTOBER 26, 1825.
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