Collection Highlights
Ma-Nuncue
Date:
After 1826
Object Number:
PR.221.58
Medium:
Engraving
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Luce Center
Button
Object Number:
INV.7172
Date:
1896
Medium:
Metal, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 in. ( 2.2 cm )
Description:
Pin-back campaign button; inscribed "16/1/PATD JULY 12, 1896"; "16" and "1" are divided by silver and gold; reverse printed on paper "THE/WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO./ NEWARK, N.J./PATENTED/JULY 17, 1894/APRIL 14,1896
Gallery Label:
William Jennings Bryan ran against William McKinley in the election of 1896. His running mate was Arthur Sewall.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
