Bryan-Watson Campaign Button, 1896
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Artifact Overview
In 1896, William Jennings Bryan captured both the Democratic and Populist Party's presidential nominations. Each party, however, nominated their own vice presidential candidates. The Democrats chose Arthur Sewall. The Populists chose Thomas E. Watson--pictured with Bryan on this campaign button. Neither ticket won. Bryan lost to the Republican nominee, William McKinley.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Date Made
1896
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
72.31.136
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Celluloid (Cellulosic)
Tin (Metal)
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Diameter: 0.875 in
Inscriptions
Printed above portraits: BRYAN & WATSON. Printed on paper inserted in the back: THE / WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. / NEWARK, N.J. / PATENTED / JULY 17, 1894, / APRIL 14, 1896 / JULY 21, 1896.
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