Harrison-Morton Campaign Ribbon, 1888
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Benjamin Harrison, the Republican presidential candidate in 1888 and 1892, was the grandson of William Henry Harrison, the ninth U. S. President. Republicans capitalized on this political lineage. Slogans (Tippecanoe) and symbols (log cabins and barrels of cider) popular during his grandfather's 1840 race adorned Benjamin's campaign materials. It helped in 1888--Benjamin was elected, but he lost in 1892.
Benjamin Harrison, the Republican presidential candidate in 1888 and 1892, was the grandson of William Henry Harrison, the ninth U. S. President. Republicans capitalized on this political lineage. Slogans (Tippecanoe) and symbols (log cabins and barrels of cider) popular during his grandfather's 1840 race adorned Benjamin's campaign materials. It helped in 1888--Benjamin was elected, but he lost in 1892.
Artifact
Political ribbon
Date Made
1888
Subject Date
1813, 1840, 1888
Keywords
United States, Ohio, Fort Meigs
United States, Connecticut, Thames river
Harrison, Benjamin, ca. 1726-1791
Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
72.31.356
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cotton (Textile)
Color
White (Color)
Black (Color)
Gray (Color)
Dimensions
Width: 3.0 in
Length: 8.75 in
Inscriptions
Front PROTECTION / 1888 / GEN. BENJ. HARRISON HON. LEVI. P. MORTON / WE HAVE MET THE ENEMY / AND THEY ARE OURS. / .SEP. 10. 1813 . / MAJOR GENERAL / WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON / HERO OF TIPPECANOE / FORT MEIGS / AND THAMES / THE CAMPAIGN BADGE OF 1840
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