News Media Ribbon
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
George W. Bowe
American, 1907 - 1992
MakerMade by
Bastian Brothers Company
American, founded 1895
Dateabout 1965
Mediumbrass; satin
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 4 × 2in. (10.2 × 5.1cm)
ClassificationsInformation Artifacts
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Mary Bowe
DescriptionA News Media ribbon used by George W. Bowe at the 1965 Connecticut Constitutional Convention. At the top is a rectangle with a bald eagle at the top with a ribbon in it's mouth with text. The text in the rectangle is blue. One link chain connects to another metal piece with more blue text. The background is a red satin ribbon. Tied to the bottom is the Connecticut State Seal in metal.
Object number1995.128.2
MarkingsRecto, inscribed: "E. PLURIBUS UNUM/ CONNECTICUT/ CONSTITUTIONAL/ CONVENTION/ 1965/ NEWS MEDIA/ SEAL OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT/ QUI TRANSTULIT SUSTINET"Verso, inscribed: "BASTIAN BROS. CO./ ROCHESTER"
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