Taft-Sherman Campaign Tray, 1908
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The Republicans nominated William Howard Taft for president in 1908. Taft was the Secretary of War and a friend of President Theodore Roosevelt. Taft was also Roosevelt's choice to replace him in the White House. With enthusiastic campaigning from Roosevelt, Taft and his running mate, James Sherman, easily defeated the Democratic candidate, William Jennings Bryan.
The Republicans nominated William Howard Taft for president in 1908. Taft was the Secretary of War and a friend of President Theodore Roosevelt. Taft was also Roosevelt's choice to replace him in the White House. With enthusiastic campaigning from Roosevelt, Taft and his running mate, James Sherman, easily defeated the Democratic candidate, William Jennings Bryan.
Artifact
Tray
Date Made
1908
Subject Date
1908
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Ohio, Coshocton
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Creator Notes
The tray's artwork was commissioned by the firm of J.H. Shaw, Philadelphia, Pa., manufacture of the finished product was completed by Meek Company, Coshocton, OH.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
72.31.49
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Tin (Metal)
Dimensions
Diameter: 9.5 in
Inscriptions
Printed under portraits: 1908 / FOR PRESIDENT / WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT / FOR VICE PRESIDENT / JAMES SCHOOLCRAFT SHERMAN . Around border: GRAND OLD PARTY/ 1856-1908 / STANDARD BEARERS. Also marked: COPYRIGHT 1908 J.H. SHAW PHILA PA / THE MEEK COMPANY / COSHOCTON, OHIO
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