Zachary Taylor mourning ribbon. Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850. Mourning customs. Ribbons. Silk mourning ribbon with portrait of President Zachary Taylor. Atop the portrait is a bald eagle with a shield. Reads, “A Nation Mourns, A Nation’s Loss. The Peoples Choice, Inaugurated March 5th 1849. Died July 9th 1850. Aged 66 Years.” Gift of John J. Nesbitt, III in memory of Mary (Rogers) Grist, 2012. 1850 Commemorative ribbon. Silk ; approx. 8 1/4 x 2 1/2 inches. digitool:96014 OBJ 889 OBJ 889