James Garfield Campaign Badge, 1880
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Artifact Overview
James Garfield became the Republican Party's presidential nominee in 1880 only after the convention had deadlocked. Delegates could not decide among the three leading candidates and turned to Garfield--who did not seek the nomination--as a compromise candidate. He and his running mate Chester Arthur would face Democrat Winfield Hancock. Voters chose Garfield by the narrowest of margins--fewer than 7,500 votes.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Badge
Date Made
1880
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
72.31.228
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Shell
Brass (Alloy)
Iron (Metal)
Technique
Casting (Process)
Direct positive processes
Tintype (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Bronze (Color)
Dimensions
Width: 1.25 in
Length: 1.75 in
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