Benjamin Harrison Campaign Items, ca. 1888-1892
- Title:
- Benjamin Harrison Campaign Items, ca. 1888-1892
- Collection:
- Political Americana
- Medalist:
- United States Bureau of the Mint
Smith & Seward (1873-1984)
- Political Figure:
- Washington, George, American (1732-1799), President
Morton, Levi P., American (1824-1920), 1888 Vice-Presidential Candidate
Reid, Whitelaw, American (1837-1912), 1892 Vice-Presidential Candidate
Harrison, Benjamin, American (1833-1901), Presidential Candidate
- Date:
- ca. 1888-1892
- Election Date:
- 1888
- ID Number:
- 2214.TK0063
- Collection Number:
- 2214
- File Name:
- 2214TK0063_001.jpg
- Political Party:
- Republican
- Culture:
- American
- Work Type:
- metalwork (visual works)
costume by form
badges
lockets
medals
photographs
Pendants (Jewelry) - Materials/Techniques:
- Metal
Striking (metalworking)
Plating (metal coating)
Albumen print
Ribbon
Stamping (forming) - Subject:
- Badges
Pendants (Jewelry)
Lockets
Medals
Harrison, Benjamin
Reid, Whitelaw
Politics
Promotional materials
Washington, George
Morton, Levi P.
Portraits
Busts
Profile portraits
Group portraits
Stars
Republican Party
Symbols
Animals
Eagles
Shields
Unity
Women
Children
Balances
Protectionism
Trade
Economic policy
Industry
International relations
United Kingdom
Working class
White House, Washington, District of Columbia
Explorers
Globes
Columbus, Christopher
Prices
Soldiers
Wreaths
Arms
Hammers
Poverty
Birds - Measurement:
- 20.32 x 30.48 (Mount) (centimeters)
- Description:
- Assemblage contains an assortment of Benjamin Harrison campaign items, primarily metal badges, pendants, medals from the 1892 election. Lot also contains a Harrison-Morton portrait locket from the 1888 campaign. Several of the 1892 items advocate protectionist policies so as to avoid British pauper wages. The blue chevron-shaped celluloid portrait has been cataloged separately as 2214.RB0288.
- 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.