1880's-1910 J. W. McCLEARY STATE VICE COUNCILOR O.U.A.M. SILK CAMPAIGN RIBBON

Description: This is a very interesting original silk campaign ribbon. The ribbon was issued for J.W. McCleary of Smoky City Council, No. 119, Jr. O. U. A. M. when he ran for State Vice Councilor. We have done a Google search & we have not been able to determine when McCleary ran for this office. Perhaps someone out there in eBayland would know? From the look of this silk ribbon this could possibly date anywhere from circa 1880's-1910 or so. We have checked in to what the O. U. A. M. was & have found the following information: "The Order of United American Mechanics was an American Nativist organization of the mid-19th century. It was founded in Philadelphia amid the anti-alien riots of 1844-45. It originally was called the Union of Workers. Members were required to undertake efforts to publicize and campaign against the hiring of cheap foreign labor and to patronize only "American" businesses. In 1903 the rules used by one Doylestown, Pennsylvania branch of the group stated that membership was open to "white male citizens, born in the United States". The objects of the order were employment assistance, supporting member's businesses, assisting ill members, and providing funeral and survivor benefits. Meeting were each Wednesday evening. Dues were 15 cents a week. There were disability benefits of $5 for first 13 weeks, $4 next 13 weeks, and $3 onwards. Funeral benefits were $100, or for a spouse $50. Donations to distressed families were limited to a maximum of $2. The funds were invested in "good real estate securities"." This ribbon measures 6 3/8 inches tall (including fringe) by 1 7/8 inches wide. There is some wear at the top & bottom edges & the ribbon has lost a little of the edge fringe at the top right corner. There are some brown age spots. The design, which was printed from an engraving, is sharp & crisp. Please examine the photos closely & purchase based on your own judgement as to condition & value. This item is inventory #5652. Shipping is free only to addresses within the U.S. The shipping quote to locations outside of the U.S. is an estimate and the actual cost may differ. International Buyers – Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.

Price: 28 USD

Location: Lampeter, Pennsylvania

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