GEORGE WASHINGTON COMMEMORATIVE RIBBON MADE FOR AMERICAN REPUBLICAN PROCESSION (1844) . Cream silk satin ribbon printed in black; depicts portrait of George Washington within an elaborate rinceaux frame with floral rosettes at four corners and fountain above; two hands joined in handshake surmounted by "Procession April 8th. 1844" and inscription below: "History and experience prove that foreign/influence is one of the most baneful foes/of a republican government." Originally retailed by E.P. Whaites, New York. - Framed. RibbonL app 5 in. x 3 in. Estimate $60-80
