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Pair of Daniel Hastings Inaugural Silk Ribbons.

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Pair of Daniel Hastings Inaugural Silk Ribbons.
<B>Pair of Daniel Hastings Inaugural Silk Ribbons.</B></I> Daniel H. Hastings was the governor of Pennsylvania from 1895 to 1899, he was very popular among the populous not only for his desire to serve his country, but also for his efforts during the Johnstown flood of 1889. These colorful ribbons honor is inauguration in 1895; the first shows Hastings' portrait surmounted by a red, white, and blue bow held together with a button featuring the state seal. The second ribbon shows the portrait of Henry Walton, a distinguished speaker at the event, and a blue and gold bow with the same type of button. Both are in good condition; light soiling affects both examples; selvage visible on the lower portion of both; the bows have begun to fray lightly. The Hastings ribbon measures 7" long and the Walton is 6.5".