William Jennings Bryan Campaign Mug, 1896
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William Jennings Bryan ran for the presidency of the United States three times--but fell short each time. He gained acclaim for his rousing oratories and his appeal to poor farmers and the common man. The Democrat Bryan--who also captured the People's or "Populist" Party nomination in 1896--lost twice to McKinley and later to Taft, both Republicans.
William Jennings Bryan ran for the presidency of the United States three times--but fell short each time. He gained acclaim for his rousing oratories and his appeal to poor farmers and the common man. The Democrat Bryan--who also captured the People's or "Populist" Party nomination in 1896--lost twice to McKinley and later to Taft, both Republicans.
Artifact
Mug (Cup)
Date Made
1896
Subject Date
1896
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
72.31.59
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Pressed glass
Color
Colorless
Dimensions
Height: 5 in
Diameter: 3.75 in
Inscriptions
THE PEOPLES MONEY /WM J BRYAN
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