Political Campaigning in Kentucky
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Creation Date
9-29-1844
Description
BARBECUE BY THE WHIGS OF OHIO TO THE WHIGS OF KENTUCKY” political ribbon promoting an event in Dayton, Ohio, for members of the Whig Party of Ohio and of Kentucky. Featuring an illustration of Kentuckian Henry Clay, the ivory ribbon is trimmed with pale green braid across the top. ”SEPT 29TH 1842.” is printed across the bottom. Ribbon promotes Clay’s candidacy for President in 1844. Dimensions are 5.75 inches high by 2.875 inches wide.
Rather-Westerman Political Collection, the Kentucky Museum, WKU
Keywords
Clay, Ohio, Politics, Kentucky, Campaign paraphernalia, Whig Party (U.S.), Political campaigns, Political elections, Political paraphernalia, Political memorabilia, Political ribbons, Presidential elections