James Blaine Campaign Pin, 1884

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Artifact Overview

Republican James G. Blaine, who served as Speaker of the House, U.S. Senator, and Secretary of State, was a prominent politician in the late 1800s. He was also tainted by scandal, which his political enemies used against him. Blaine and his running mate John Logan narrowly lost the 1884 presidential election to Democrat Grover Cleveland, viewed by many as an honest and pragmatic reformer.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pin (Jewelry)

Date Made

1884

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

72.31.231

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Shell
Brass (Alloy)
Cardboard

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)
Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Length: 0.875 in
Width: 1.5 in

James Blaine Campaign Pin, 1884