Harrison-Morton Campaign Charm, 1888

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Artifact Overview

Republicans hoped to regain the White House after losing to the Democrats in 1884. The Party selected Benjamin Harrison--a proponent of protective tariffs, sound money, and pensions for Civil War veterans, as their Presidential nominee. Levi Morton, a one-time U.S. Representative from New York and an ambassador to France, was picked as his running mate. This charm contains images of the Vice-presidential candidate.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Charm

Date Made

1888

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

72.31.238

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Brass (Alloy)
Glass (Material)

Color

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

Dimensions

Diameter: 0.875 in