Harrison-Reid Campaign Top Hat, 1892
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The Republican Party selected Benjamin Harrison to run for president in 1888 and 1892. Harrison was a proponent of strong protective tariffs, sound money and pensions for Civil War veterans. He was also the grandson of a William Henry Harrison, the ninth President of the United States. Touting "protection" and his family's political lineage, Benjamin won in 1888, but lost in 1892.
The Republican Party selected Benjamin Harrison to run for president in 1888 and 1892. Harrison was a proponent of strong protective tariffs, sound money and pensions for Civil War veterans. He was also the grandson of a William Henry Harrison, the ninth President of the United States. Touting "protection" and his family's political lineage, Benjamin won in 1888, but lost in 1892.
Artifact
Top hat
Date Made
1892
Subject Date
1892
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
72.31.95
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Felt (Textile)
Leather
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Tan (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 6.5 in
Diameter: 9.5 in
Inscriptions
BENJ. HARRISON AND WHITLAW REID / CAMPAIGN 1892 / PROTECT HOME INDUSTRIES
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