William McKinley Campaign Soap Doll, 1896
THF164057 / William McKinley Campaign Soap Doll, 1896
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Artifact Overview
William McKinley was elected president in 1896 and 1900. In each election, McKinley employed a "front porch campaign" -- a strategy where supporters visited the candidate's home to hear the nominee speak. It worked. Thousands came and then returned to their own homes to get out the vote. McKinley defeated Democratic Party candidate William Jennings Bryan both times.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Soap (Organic material)
Date Made
1896
Subject Date
1896
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
72.31.111
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Soap (Organic material)
Dimensions
Length: 4.75 in
Inscriptions
Top of box reads:
MY PAPA WILL VOTE FOR / MCKINLEY. / GOLD STANDARD, PROTECTION, RECIPROCITY AND GOOD TIMES.
Tag tied around doll's neck with string that reads:
MY PAPA WILL VOTE FOR / MCKINLEY / GOLD STANDARD, / PROTECTION, RECIPROCITY, / AND GOOD TIMES.
Stamped on back of doll:
MONARCH / SOAP CO. / LANCASTER / PA.
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