Harrison-Reid Campaign Badge, 1892

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Artifact Overview

The Republican Party selected Benjamin Harrison to run for president in 1888 and 1892. Harrison was a proponent of strong protective tariffs, sound money and pensions for Civil War veterans. He was also the grandson of a William Henry Harrison, the ninth President of the United States. Touting "protection" and his family's political lineage, Benjamin won in 1888, but lost in 1892.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Badge

Date Made

1892

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

72.31.274

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Brass (Alloy)

Color

Bronze (Color)

Dimensions

Length: 0.688 in (Clasp)
Width: 2 in
Height: 0.125 in
Diameter: 1.438 in (Badge)
Thickness: 0.125 in

Inscriptions

Obverse: HARRISON | REID. Reverse: NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES | FOR | PRESIDENT | AND | VICE PRESIDENT | OF THE | UNITED STATES | OF AMERICA | 1893-1897 | SMITH & SEWARD MAKERS | 92 FULTON ST. N.Y.
Harrison-Reid Campaign Badge, 1892