Gift of Mrs. Mary Bowe, 1995.128.2 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

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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