Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Badge, Political |
Catalog Number |
1992.26.36 |
Date |
1956 |
Material(s) |
Bronze/Cloth/Metal |
Dimensions |
H-5.125 W-2.188 inches |
Description |
This is a bronze (or gold) oval shaped 1956 Democratic National Convention political badge with a bas relief of an eagle and flags with raised lettering that reads, "DELEGATE / DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL / CONVENTION / 1956". Attached to the back are two red, white and blue ribbons. Hanging from one ribbon, there is a bronze circular and added images bas relief medallion with a picture of a star and downtown Chicago, an airplane, a train, a horse with a covered wagon and scales. The word "CHICAGO" in raised letters at the top. A jewelry swivel closure is attached to the back. The other ribbon has one end cut in a swallow tail shape. |
Collection |
Drexell R. Davis Collection |
Event |
1956 United States Presidential Election |
Subjects |
Badges Conventions Medallions Political activity Political campaigns Political conventions Political pageantry Political parties Politics & government Presidential elections Ribbon badges |
Search Terms |
Badges conventions Delegates Democratic National Convention Democratic Party Political conventions Political pageantry Political parties political souvenirs Politics Politics & government Presidential candidates Presidential nominees Ribbons |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |