Presidential Political Campaign Buttons 1896-1908 | Historical Object | Wisconsin Historical Society

Historical Object

Presidential Political Campaign Buttons 1896-1908

Presidential Political Campaign Buttons 1896-1908 | Historical Object | Wisconsin Historical Society
Framed assortment of buttons and pins representing the presidential campaigns of William McKinley versus William Bryan (1896-1900), Theodore Roosevelt versus Alton Parker (1904), and William Taft versus William Bryan (1908). Most are typical round buttons showing the portraits of the candidates, but a few oddities appear, such as a bee with McKinley and Hobart's portraits on the wings, and a metal button of Theodore Roosevelt riding an elephant.
DESCRIPTION
Framed assortment of buttons and pins representing the presidential campaigns of William McKinley versus William Bryan (1896-1900), Theodore Roosevelt versus Alton Parker (1904), and William Taft versus William Bryan (1908). Most are typical round buttons showing the portraits of the candidates, but a few oddities appear, such as a bee with McKinley and Hobart's portraits on the wings, and a metal button of Theodore Roosevelt riding an elephant.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:127352
Creation Date:
Creator Name:Unknown
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Collection Name:James Baughman political ephemera collection, 1896-2012
Genre:Historical Object
Original Format Type:object
Original Format Number:PH 7052
Original Dimensions:16 x 12 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Political Campaign_2016
SUBJECTS
Bees
Elephants
Textile crafts
Ephemera
Men
Moustache
Portrait photography
Democratic Party (U.S.)
Elections
Political campaigns
Political parties
Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )
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