"Harrison & Reform" Campaign Pin, 1840

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Artifact Overview

The Whig Party promoted William Henry Harrison as the candidate of the common man during the 1840 presidential election. Harrison campaign materials often included images of log cabins and barrels of hard cider. These recognizable symbols of frontier life appealed to many ordinary voters eking out a living in rural America. The ploy worked. Harrison defeated his Democratic opponent, Martin Van Buren.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pin (Jewelry)

Date Made

1840

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

69.145.92

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Brass (Alloy)
Glass (Material)

Dimensions

Height: 0.875 in
Width: 1 in

Inscriptions

HARRISON & REFORM
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