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Metadata
Object Name |
Badge, Political |
Catalog Number |
2019.105.1 |
Date |
1895 |
Material(s) |
Brass |
Description |
This is a gold tone souvenir badge for the gubernatorial inauguration of Governor William O'Connell Bradley in 1895. The top of the badge consists of a bar that reads, "SOUVENIR." There is a sunburst design above and below the test. There is a stick pin closure on the back of the bar. A single metal loops connects to a brass pendant molded in the shape of a heart with raised lettering that reads "18 95/ INAUGURATION/ COL. W.O. BRADLEY/ 1ST REPUBLICAN/ GOVERNOR/ OF/ KENTUCKY". |
Collection |
North Carolina Museum of History Collection |
People |
Bradley, William O'Connell, 1847-1914 |
Subjects |
Governors Government officials Government Inaugurations Souvenirs Political activity Political candidates Political pageantry Politicians Politics & government People associated with politics & government |
Search Terms |
Governor's elections Governors Political candidates political souvenirs Inaugurations Republican party Republicans |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |