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Up for sale is a fantastic, curated estate lot of vintage prize ribbons and award rosettes from York County, Pennsylvania. This collection spans over 50 years of local history, highlighting regional events, public school competitions, and agricultural showcases.
This lot is perfect for local historians, ephemera collectors, or anyone who loves unique Pennsylvania heritage decor.
Lot Includes:
• 1954 York Inter-State Fair Exposition Blue Ribbon: First Premium award for Public & Vocational Schools. Features beautiful silver foil embossed lettering and the official Seal of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• 1956 York County Schools Track & Field Meet Cream Ribbon: Third Award ribbon for the 26th Annual Interscholastic Track & Field Meet. Features the official state seal and its original hanging string.
• Vintage Pennsylvania State University 4-H Blue Merit Ribbon: Issued by the Cooperative Extension Service. Features the classic 4-H four-leaf clover emblem.
• 1957 Pennsylvania Cherry Pie Contest Red Ribbon: Second Place award ribbon.
• Vintage York Fair Ribbons (2007 & 2008): Includes a large 2008 Blue Rosette (First Place), a multi-layered Red Ribbon (Second Place), and a Yellow Ribbon (Fourth Place) featuring the York County Agricultural Society seal (Established 1853).
• School District Merit Ribbons (2001): Includes a Trimmer Elementary Science Fair Participant ribbon and an Emigsville Safety Poster Contest First Place maroon rosette ribbon.
Condition Notes:
These pieces are in nice vintage condition overall, especially considering their age. The older mid-century satin ribbons show some light, authentic age toning, minor fraying along the pinked edges, and gentle storage folds. The text and gold/silver foil stamps remain sharp, bright, and highly legible. The newer 2000s rosettes are clean with secure center buttons. Please review all high-resolution photos for a precise look at the condition of each ribbon.
Shipping & Handling:
We take great care in packaging historical paper and textile ephemera. This lot will be shipped flat and securely braced with rigid cardboard backing to ensure the delicate rosettes and ribbons do not get crushed, bent, or damaged during transit.
