Description

Description: An attractive gold and red silk ribbon with a twisted fringe and tassel. The upper, gold part of the ribbon reads: “Organized Sept. 1, 1886 Dashaway Coasting Club Albany, N.Y.” There is a second, gold-toned metal pin that is pinned to the ribbon. It bears the name, John P. Ehrmann at the top and “1885 Dashaway 1886″ on the descended cross.

Ribbon measures approximately 8 1/2″ x 2 1/2”. Item #DA00478

“Coasting” in the 19th century generally referred to what we know today as bobsledding.

Condition: Overall soil, some fraying and a few tears, generally good condition.