Barnicoat Fire Association Memorial Day Ribbon, 1889
THF623706 / Barnicoat Fire Association Memorial Day Ribbon, 1889 / front
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Artifact Overview
Memorial Day began soon after the Civil War as a time to remember U.S. military service members who sacrificed their lives for their country. The idea spread to community service organizations--like local fire associations--who observed memorial days to honor fallen members. Dates for these memorial days were usually set to avoid conflicting with the national observance.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Commemorative ribbon
Date Made
1889
Subject Date
1889
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
29.803.33
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Ribbon (Material)
Metal
Color
Gold (Color)
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 7 in
Width: 2 in
Inscriptions
on front: COMMITTEE / BARNICOAT / FIRE / ASSOCATION / MEMORIAL DAY / 1889
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