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
Creators
Place of Creation
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.
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