Description
ARTIFACT:
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This is an early Telephone Company Pioneers of America convention guest ribbon for esteemed guest Newcomb Carlton. Carlton was the President of Western Union from 1914 to 1933.
VINTAGE:Circa 1913.
SIZE:About 1-5/8" in width by 5-3/4" in length.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Paper, gold-plated brass and silk ribbon with gold painted accents.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal pin with a "C" catch.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a communications and utilities collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. RDV92 LABJX06/07 SABJX09/20
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): Minor wear and tarnishing to name plate and fraying of ribbons.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.