Collection Highlights
Cake board
Date:
1825-1835
Object Number:
1937.1562
Medium:
Wood (possibly mahogany)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pin
Object Number:
1941.416
Date:
1900
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/8 x 1 in. ( 4.1 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Metal campaign pin in the shape of a dinner pail; depicts image of William McKinley at center; inscribed "FULL/DINNER/PAIL"
Gallery Label:
William McKinley ran in the presidential elections of 1896 and 1900. He was elected both times along with Vice President Garret Hobart (1896) and Theodore Roosevelt (1900).
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Agnes Bagley
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
