Object Record
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Metadata
Accession number |
1994.217 |
Object Identification Number |
1994.217.007f |
Object Name |
Ribbon, Fraternal |
Donor |
Ravnsborg, Kermit |
Description |
A sororital ribbon used by Danish Sisterhood Lodge #127; used by secretary. The two-part ribbon is made from metal and most likely silk. The top portion consists of a silver metal pin with tiny circular indentations along the edge and the letters "DSS" engraved at center. The back of the pin has a horizontally oriented pin used to secure the ribbon to clothing. Hanging from the bottom edge of the pin, there is a metal emblem consisting of two feather quills crossing over one another. This symbol was used by officers, secretary. There is a wide, black sateen cloth attached to the top edge with a straight pin. The cloth runs vertically down the entire length of the ribbon. A rectangular silk ribbon with a vertically oriented, red and white Danish flag is attached to the bottom edge of the pin. The bottom edge of the ribbon has silver spiral fringe. The back of the ribbon is plain. |
Dimensions |
W-2.5 L-7.25 inches |
Place Of Origin |
USA |
Owned By |
Ravnsborg, Kermit/Danish Sisterhood Lodge #127 |
Used By |
Danish Sisterhood Lodge #127 |
Material |
metal/silk/sateen? |
Associated People |
Ravnsborg, Kermit Danish Sisterhood Lodge #127 |
Search Terms |
Ravnsborg, Kermit Danish Sisterhood Lodge #127 pin sororital symbol DSS ribbon badge secretary |
Provenance |
This is a Danish Sisterhood pin that may have originally attached to a ribbon or badge. The Danish Sisterhood objects in this gift lot are associated with Danish Sisterhood Lodge #127 of Turin, Iowa. This DS lodge was chartered on January 1, 1912. This gift lot was donated by Kermit Ravnsborg, son of Rasmus Rasmussen Ravnsborg. It is assumed that the objects either belonged to Kermit or Rasmus. Rasmus settled in Turin, Iowa. -------------------------------------------------------------- FAMILY HISTORY: Rasmus Rasmussen Ravnsborg immigrated to the United States from Denmark in 1889. He is on the WOH. Rasmus was born on March 28, 1873 in Horsens, Denmark. He immigrated in March of 1889 with his family (father Frederick; mother Serina; brothers Soren, Martin, and Anton; and sisters Stena, Gina, Marne, and Maria). Rasmus settled in Turin, Iowa and was a farmer about five miles southeast of Turin. He built a new home in 1903 and brought his bride to the home in 1905. They had four sons. His wife was Clara Victoria Hansen. According to the WOH file, Rasmus was a member of the Danish Brotherhood in America and enjoyed participating in community events. |
Images |
223\1994217007f.JPG |
Date Received by Museum |
07/26/1995 |