[LINCOLN-JOHNSON CAMPAIGN]. Lincoln and Johnson and the Whole Ticket. [Bordentown, N.J., 1864].
8 x 2 1/2 in. paper ribbon, printed in red and blue, with a central vignette of an American eagle atop a shield; dated on recto in a contemporary hand. Holograph note written on verso: "...worn by Father on horse back to the union parade in Bordentown Nov 1st 1864... " (Small closed tear to margin not affecting text, pinholes near ends.) Provenance: Charles Satterthwait ("Father", identified by his daughter ("Lizzie") on verso).
A rare Lincoln campaign ribbon worn by a supporter who set out on horseback with 800 others from Bordentown, New Jersey, to Egypt, New York—a journey of nearly 350 miles. Lincoln would be overwhelmingly re-elected seven days later.
This lot is located in Chicago.
![[LINCOLN-JOHNSON CAMPAIGN]. Lincoln and Johnson and the Whole Ticket . [Bordentown, N.J., 1864].](https://assets.basta.app/accounts/4832eb18-f9a7-4c12-8295-871abe232696/images/867e6511-ef89-4e54-a4d7-237a455aa327?format=auto&width=1080&quality=75)
![[LINCOLN-JOHNSON CAMPAIGN]. Lincoln and Johnson and the Whole Ticket . [Bordentown, N.J., 1864].](https://assets.basta.app/accounts/4832eb18-f9a7-4c12-8295-871abe232696/images/9c05962d-c567-4888-88df-495d958743b1?format=auto&width=1080&quality=75)