Benjamin Harrison-Morton Campaign and Inaugural Items, ca. 1888-1889
- Title:
- Benjamin Harrison-Morton Campaign and Inaugural Items, ca. 1888-1889
- Collection:
- Political Americana
- Celluloid Stud Manufacturer:
- Whitehead & Hoag
Baldwin & Gleason Co.
Frick, John
- Political Figure:
- Washington, George, American (1732-1799), President
Morton, Levi P., American (1824-1920), Vice-Presidential Candidate
Harrison, Benjamin, American (1833-1901), Presidential Candidate
- Date:
- ca. 1888-1889
- Election Date:
- 1888
- ID Number:
- 2214.TK0058
- Collection Number:
- 2214
- File Name:
- 2214TK0058.jpg
- Political Party:
- Federalist
- Culture:
- American
- Work Type:
- metalwork (visual works)
costume by form
portraits
photographs
Pins (Jewelry)
Studs (Buttons)
Pendants (Jewelry)
Buttons (Fasteners) - Materials/Techniques:
- Metal
Casting
Plating (metal coating)
Painting (image-making)
Painting (coating)
Enamel
Albumen print
Ribbon
Celluloid
Engraving (incising)
Thermoplastic
Stamping (forming)
Striking (metalworking) - Subject:
- Portraits
Pins (jewelry)
Studs (Buttons)
Pendants (Jewelry)
Buttons (fasteners)
Morton, Levi P.
Promotional materials
Harrison, Benjamin
Politics
Washington, George
Hands
Busts
Profile portraits
Group portraits
Symbols
Animals
Eagles
American flags
Shields
Events
Inaugurations
Centennials
History
Log cabins
Stars
Barrels
Protectionism
Industry
Trade
Economic policy
Top hats
Chairs
Birds - Measurement:
- 20.32 x 30.48 (Mount) (centimeters)
- Description:
- Assemblage consists of a variety of metal, thermoplastic, and celluloid promotional items from the 1888 Presidential campaign and 1889 inauguration. Lot contains two Levi P. Morton engraved celluloid portrait lapel studs, two cast thermoplastic Harrison-Morton pendants, and three mechanical Harrison portrait pins designed so as to have the portrait appear when a mechanism is engaged. The HARRISON, MORTON, AND PROTECTION miniature American flag has been cataloged separately (2214.RB0139).
- Cite As:
- Susan H. Douglas Political Americana Collection, #2214. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
- Repository:
- Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
- Archival Collection:
- Susan H. Douglas Political Americana Collection
- Format:
- Image
- Rights:
- This digital collection and its contents are owned and operated by the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library. Digital reproductions are provided for private study, scholarship and research use only and may not be downloaded for use in electronic or print publications (including web sites), exhibitions, or broadcasts, without permission. There are no known U.S. copyright restrictions on this image. The digital file is owned by the Cornell University Library which is making it freely available with the request that, when possible, the Library be credited as its source.