McKinley and Hobart Campaign Umbrella, 1896
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In 1896, the Republicans nominated William McKinley for president. McKinley and the Republican Party advocated for the continued use of a stable, gold-backed dollar and protective tariffs to pull the country out of its economic depression. Supporters touted McKinley and his twin campaign themes of "Sound Money" and "Protection." It must have worked -- McKinley won.
In 1896, the Republicans nominated William McKinley for president. McKinley and the Republican Party advocated for the continued use of a stable, gold-backed dollar and protective tariffs to pull the country out of its economic depression. Supporters touted McKinley and his twin campaign themes of "Sound Money" and "Protection." It must have worked -- McKinley won.
Artifact
Umbrella
Date Made
1896
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
72.31.45
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cloth
Wood (Plant Material)
Color
Red
White (Color)
Blue
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 47 in
Length: 33 in
Inscriptions
above the portraits: MCKINLEY / HOBART beneath the portraits: PROTECTION / SOUND MONEY printed on fabric around top of umbrella: THE SPRAGUE UMBRELLA CO. NORWALK, OHIO
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