CLEVELAND 1892 SMALL WOVEN SILK RIBBON BY PITTSBURGH MAKER U.S. BADGE CO.
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Winning Bid:
$85.68
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, January 18, 2022 9:00:00 PM)
Item Description
4.5" long w/"'U.S. Badge Co J. A. Moon, Pittsburgh'" on the reverse. Listed in Sullivan/Fischer as GC-75A differing from GC-75, that was produced in Britain and labeled "The Pauper Labor Badge" (the cost of labor being significantly cheaper in Britain at the time thus the argument that American business interest could not compete) after its appearance on the cover of the Oct. 6, 1885 issue of "Judge" magazine. Looking to avoid any lingering thoughts of this footnote scandal Cleveland's campaign contracted a US manufacture to produced this 1892 example. ¼" X 5/16" triangular shaped tan area at top left. Adhesive residue along top edge on reverse and scattered light age toning. VF. Retains original tassel.
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