Pin with photograph of McClellan
Classification:
Medium:
Metal, tin-type photograph?
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 3/4 in. ( 2.5 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Rectangular pin back button; tin-type photograph of General George B. McClellan in uniform in gold metal frame
Object Number:
Z.2586[dup]
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
56251
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Medallion
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1840
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description:
Copper commemorative medallion. Obverse: bas relief of W. H. Harrison in L profile; inscribed: "MAJ. GEN. W.H. HARRISON/BORN FEB 9 1773" Reverse: depicition of log cabin; inscribed: "THE PEOPLES CHOICE/THE HERO/OF/TIPPECANOE" Hole drilled in center top.
Object Number:
Z.3389
Marks:
Inscription: "MAJ. GEN. W.H. HARRISON/BORN FEB 5 1773"
Inscription: "THE PEOPLES CHOICE/THE HERO/OF/TIPPECANOE"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
56250
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Campaign button
Classification:
Date:
1864
Medium:
Gold-colored metal, tin-type?
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 in. ( 2.5 cm )
Description:
Circular button or medallion with central photograph in gold-colored metalic frame. Obverse: photograph of G. B. McClellan; frame inscribed: "FOR PRESIDENT/1864" Reverse: photo of G.H. Pendleton; frame inscribed: "FOR VICE PRESIDENT/1864"
Object Number:
Z.2340
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1864
eMuseum Object ID:
56248
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
For President William B. Borah
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1936
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 in. ( 2.2 cm )
Description:
Circular pin-back button with photograph of Borah inscribed in white lettering on black ground: "FOR PRESIDENT / WILLIAM E. BORAH"
Object Number:
INV.4194.2
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1936
eMuseum Object ID:
56244
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Classification:
Medium:
Metal, textile
Description:
Campaign button: Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Object Number:
INV.4194.1
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
56207
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Barkley
Classification:
Medium:
Metal, plastic
Dimensions:
Diameter: 3 x 3/16 in. (7.6 x 0.4 cm)
Description:
Circular pin-back button with red lightening design inscribed in blue on white ground "BARKLEY"
Object Number:
INV.6789.1
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
56205
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Taft
Classification:
Date:
1921-1950
Medium:
Metal, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 in. ( 8.9 cm )
Description:
Circular pin-back button inscribed in blue and white "shadow" lettering on red ground "TAFT".
Object Number:
INV.6785.1
Gallery Label:
Robert Alphonso Taft (1889-1953), son of United States President William Howard Taft, continued his family's political dynasty, serving in the Ohio house of representatives and the state senate for three terms. He sought nomination as the Republican candidate for the 1940 presidential election but lost to Wendell Wilkie. This campaign button was likely produced for the 1940 election, but may date to senate campaigns as early as 1921.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
56204
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Halley "100"
Classification:
Medium:
Metal, paper, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 in. ( 3.2 cm )
Description:
Blue button inscribed in white lettering "HALLEY/'100' "
Object Number:
INV.4270.1
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
56202
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin-back button
Classification:
Date:
1936
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 in. ( 1.6 cm )
Description:
Silver metallic pin back button with bas relief of Franklin Delano Roosevelt in profile facing right; inscribed: "FDR" Inscribed on verso: "For peace progress & prosperity re-elect/Franklin D. Roosevelt/for President."; "Mfg. by J. Waldman/Irvington, N.J./1936"
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Lee Roberts, 1977
Object Number:
INV.6638[dup]
Marks:
Inscription: "For peace progress & prosperity re-elect/Franklin D. Roosevelt/for President."
Inscription: "Mfg. by J. Waldman/Irvington, N.J./1936"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1936
eMuseum Object ID:
56201
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
The Friends of Franklin Roosevelt
Classification:
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Circular pin-back button with photograph of FDR; inscribed in black on white ground: "THE FRIENDS OF FRANKLIN/ROOSEVELT"
Object Number:
Z.2723[dup]
Marks:
Inscription: "THE FRIENDS OF FRANKLIN/ROOSEVELT"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
56200
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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