Program - Souvenir Inaugural Ball, Washington, D.C., March 4, 1889

This souvenir program commemorates the Inaugural Ball for President Benjamin Harrison and Vice President Levi Morton, held in Washington, D.C. on March 4, 1889. The cover features a cream-colored card with scalloped edges and an attached pink silk ribbon in the upper left corner. The center of the cover displays "Souvenir Inaugural Ball March 4th 1889" in ornate, gold embossed or gilded script, arranged in a circular design with two stars. Inside, the program includes an elaborate engraving depicting an American eagle perched on rocks with a flowing American flag, flanked by allegorical figures, overlooking a cityscape including the Washington Monument. Below this image, the text "INAUGURAL BALL, MARCH 4th 1889 WASHINGTON, D.C." is printed, followed by a list of names, likely committee members or attendees. A subsequent page features an engraved portrait of Benjamin Harrison with his facsimile signature. Simon Wolf is noted as a member of the Executive Committee.

Associated People/Businesses

• Benjamin Harrison (President)
• Levi Morton (Vice President)
• Simon Wolf (Executive Committee)
• Wolf, Simon

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Inaugural Balls
• Political events
• Washington D.C.
• Benjamin Harrison
• Levi Morton
• Simon Wolf
• Programs
• 19th century
• American history
• Engravings
• Ribbons
• Embossing
• Souvenirs

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 23, Folder 8