Scarce 2.75 x 6.75 silk funeral ribbon from the funeral ceremonies held for Ulysses S. Grant in New York, imprinted with a bold black border, reading: "Funeral Obsequies of General U.S. Grant at Albany, N.Y., Aug. 4 and 5, 1885, A.D.C." In very good to fine condition, with light soiling and scattered stains.
General Ulysses S. Grant’s funeral ceremonies in Albany, New York, were part of the national mourning for the former president and Civil War hero in 1885. Thousands of citizens gathered along the procession route to pay their respects as his casket was transported through the city. The event reflected the deep reverence felt across the nation, with military honors, solemn music, and speeches commemorating Grant’s legacy.
