Memorial Ribbon for Prince Albert (1819-1861) Silk ribbon memorializing the death of H.R.H. The Late Prince Consort. "The Earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof. The world and they that dwell therein." Contains images of Beatrice, Helena, Louisa, Victoria and Alice. "Coventry, 1863."
Zachary Taylor (1784-1850) Mourning Ribbon Silk ribbon memorializing the death of Zachary Taylor (1784-1850). "The nation mourns a patriot gone. Published at 302 Race St Bel., 9th."
Zachary Taylor (1784-1850) Mourning Ribbon Silk ribbon memorializing the death of Zachary Taylor (1784-1850). Gold eagle holding an American Flag with profile of Taylor in gold. "The last coherent words of the venerable patriot, President Zachary Tailor [sic]: 'I die--I am expecting the summons--I am ready to meet death-- I have endeavored faithfully to discharge my duty --I am sorry to leave my friends!"
Jefferson Davis (1808-1889) Mourning Ribbon Silk ribbon memorializing the death of Jefferson Davis (1808-1889). Contains the image of the Confederate flag. "Funeral Obsequies of Jefferson Davis. Reception Committee. New Orleans, Dec. 11th 1889."
James A. Garfield Mourning Ribbon (1831-1881) Silk ribbon memorializing the death of James A. Garfield. Black ribbon with a photograph of Garfield affixed to the center. in Grey writing: We mourn our nation's loss. J.A. Garfield. Died Sept. 19, 1881. "
Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885) Funeral Ribbon Funeral ribbon memorializing Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885). Ribbon is made of black mourning crepe and blue silk. A black pin is attached to the center top. The pin has a white shield, black sash and "Grant" in white lettering.
Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885) Funeral Ribbon Funeral ribbon memorializing Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885). Ribbon is made of black and white silk with Metalica fringe. "Grant (stitched in thread) / Aide / Civic Division / August 8th, 1885"
Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette (1757-1854) Mourning Ribbon Mourning Ribbon memorializing Lafayette (1757-1854). Silk ribbon with image of Lafayette surrounded by a laurel wreath and a stand of arms. "Lafayette / Born Sept 1st. A.D. 1757. / Died May 20. A.D. 1834."
Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) Mourning Ribbon White silk mourning ribbon memorializing the death of Abraham Lincoln. "We mourn the nation's loss / Abraham Lincoln, April 15, 1865."
Mourning Ribbon Worn at Funeral of Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) Mourning ribbon worn by Andrew J. Ballard who attended the funeral of Abraham Lincoln as part of a Kentucky Delegation sent by the governor to the funeral.
The Filson has a substantial political collection including manuscripts, ephemera, campaign buttons, and ribbons. The collection includes mourning and funeral ribbons.