Pin-back button
Classification:
Date:
1896
Medium:
Metal, paper
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 1/8 in.
Description:
Circular metal pin-back button; depicts the battleship Indiana; inscribed "U.S. BATTLESHIP/"INDIANA"; reverse printed on paper "MADE BY/THE/WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO.,/NEWARK, N.J., U.S.A./ PATENTED/JULY 17, 1894/APRIL 14, 1896/JULY 21,1896"
Object Number:
Z.3317
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1896
eMuseum Object ID:
46502
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin-back campaign button
Classification:
Date:
1896
Medium:
Metal, paper
Dimensions:
overall: 1 1/4 in.
Description:
Pin-back campaign button; depicts images of William Jennings Bryan and Arthur Sewall; portraits are framed in gold; reverse printed on paper "BUTTONS MADE BY/THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO.,/NEWARK, N.J., U.S.A./PAT. APRIL 14, 1896,/JULY 21, 1896"
Object Number:
INV.7025
Gallery Label:
William Jennings Bryan ran against William McKinley in the election of 1896. His running mate was Arthur Sewall.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1896
eMuseum Object ID:
46454
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lapel studs (2)
Classification:
Date:
1912
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 1 in. ( 2.5 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Two lapel studs in the shape of a bull moose; inscribed "PT/AP".
Object Number:
Z.3335
Gallery Label:
These lapel studs may have been used in Theodore Roosevelt's presidencial campaign of 1912. Roosevelt was part of the Progressive (Bull Moose) party.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1912
eMuseum Object ID:
46451
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button
Classification:
Date:
1896
Medium:
Metal, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description:
Pin-back campaign button; depicts Theodore Roosevelt; inscribed "THEODORE ROOSEVELT"; reverse printed on paper "BUTTONS MADE BY/THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO.,/NEWARK, N.J., U.S.A./PAT. APRIL 14, 1896,/JULY 21, 1896"
Object Number:
INV.7369
Gallery Label:
Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) was the twenty-sixth president of the United States holding office from 1901 to 1908.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1896
eMuseum Object ID:
46450
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Protection H & M
Classification:
Date:
1888
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 in. ( 5.1 cm )
Description:
Metal campaign pin in the shape of a log cabin with stick pin; inscribed "PROTECTION/H/M"
Object Number:
Z.3334
Gallery Label:
Benjamin Harrison (1833-1901) served as the twenty-sixth president of the United States along with his vice president Levi P. Morton (1824-1920).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1888
eMuseum Object ID:
46449
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Campaign lapel stud
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1888-1892
Medium:
Silk satin, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 in. ( 2.5 cm )
Description:
Campaign lapel stud with the portrait of Benjamin Harrison printed in blue on white satin.
Object Number:
INV.7238
Gallery Label:
Benjamin Harrison (1833-1901) served as the twenty-sixth president of the United States along with his vice president Levi P. Morton (1824-1920). Harrison ran again in 1892 with Whitelaw Reid (1837-1912) as his running mate but was defeated by Grover Cleveland.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1892
eMuseum Object ID:
46448
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Campaign pendant
Classification:
Date:
1892
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 in. ( 5.1 cm )
Description:
Stamped sheet metal campaign pendant; inscribed along the outside "HARRISON-REID AND PROTECTION/1892"; inscribed at center "PROTECTION'S/BANNER GUARDS OUR/LAND, FROM ENGLAND'S/REED AND PAUPER PAY/AND WHEN I PLAY/GREAT BRITAIN'S HAND/PLEASE TAKE ME FOR A BLOOMING/JAY"; pendant hangs from wire placed in a whole at the top.
Object Number:
INV.7229b
Gallery Label:
Benjamin Harrison (1833-1901) served as the twenty-sixth president of the United States along with his vice president Levi P. Morton (1824-1920). Harrison ran again in 1892 with Whitelaw Reid (1837-1912) as his running mate but was defeated by Grover Cleveland.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1892
eMuseum Object ID:
46447
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lapel stud
Classification:
Date:
1888
Medium:
Metal, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 in. ( 2.2 cm )
Description:
Campaign lapel stud with a stitched American flag shield at center and stitched inscription "HARRISON/18/88/MORTON"
Object Number:
Z.3645
Gallery Label:
Benjamin Harrison (1833-1901) served as the twenty-sixth president of the United States along with his vice president Levi P. Morton (1824-1920).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1888
eMuseum Object ID:
46446
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Campaign lapel stud
Classification:
Date:
1892
Medium:
Metal, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Campaign lapel stud with stitched American flag at center and stitched inscription "HARRISON/REID"
Object Number:
INV.7236
Gallery Label:
Benjamin Harrison (1833-1901) served as the twenty-sixth president of the United States along with his vice president Levi P. Morton (1824-1920). Harrison ran again in 1892 with Whitelaw Reid (1837-1912) as his running mate but was defeated by Grover Cleveland.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1892
eMuseum Object ID:
46442
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Campaign badge
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1868-1872
Medium:
Metal, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 6 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Metal campaign badge suspended from bar with pin-back; upper bar in the shape of an eagle; badge in the shape of an American flag shield with the portrait of Ulysses S. Grant at center.
Object Number:
Z.2583
Gallery Label:
Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885) served as the twenty-first president of the United States for two terms, first term in 1868, second term in 1872.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1872
eMuseum Object ID:
46441
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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