McKinley-Hobart Campaign Badge, 1896
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In 1896, voters who favored a currency backed by gold were called "gold bugs." They used a gold-colored bug as a symbol of their support for this policy. The wings of this mechanical button are hidden beneath the insect's body. Pressing the spring releases images of the Republican presidential ticket and "gold bug" favorites, William McKinley and Garret Hobart.
In 1896, voters who favored a currency backed by gold were called "gold bugs." They used a gold-colored bug as a symbol of their support for this policy. The wings of this mechanical button are hidden beneath the insect's body. Pressing the spring releases images of the Republican presidential ticket and "gold bug" favorites, William McKinley and Garret Hobart.
Artifact
Badge
Date Made
1896
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
72.31.262
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Shell
Brass (Alloy)
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Length: 1.25 in
Width: 1.5 in
Inscriptions
"PAT MAY 96" [on the back]
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