Ulysses S. Grant Campaign Badge, 1868-1872
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Inexpensive and durable, tintype photographs became valuable tools in presidential campaigns during the 1860s. Supporters carried tokens, medals, and campaign pins decorated with small tintype images of their preferred candidates.
Inexpensive and durable, tintype photographs became valuable tools in presidential campaigns during the 1860s. Supporters carried tokens, medals, and campaign pins decorated with small tintype images of their preferred candidates.
Artifact
Badge
Date Made
1868-1872
Subject Date
1868-1872
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
72.31.221
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Brass (Alloy)
Iron (Metal)
Shell (Animal material)
Technique
Casting (Process)
Direct positive processes
Tintype (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: .875 in
Inscriptions
Obverse: GRANT
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