McKinley-Hobart Campaign Button, 1896
THF156495 / McKinley-Hobart Campaign Button, 1896
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Artifact Overview
In 1896, America was still reeling from a depression that began in 1893 during the previous Democratic administration. The Republican Party promised a return to prosperity and nominated William McKinley for president. Thousands visited the nominee at his home in Canton, Ohio, where he delivered his campaign speeches. Voters approved and sent McKinley and his running mate, Garret Hobart, to Washington.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Date Made
1896
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
69.145.113
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Celluloid (Cellulosic)
Tin (Metal)
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Yellow (Color)
Cream (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 0.875 in
Inscriptions
On the front:"MC KINLEY & HOBART"
On the back: "THE/WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO./NEWARK, N.J./ JULY 17, 1894/ APRIL 14, 1896"
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