Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Button, Political |
Catalog Number |
1976.8.3 |
Date |
1903 |
Material(s) |
Celluloid/Paper/Tinplate/Copper |
Dimensions |
H-1.25 W-1.25 Dia-1.25 inches |
Description |
This is a campaign button for John C.W. Beckham. The button is a Celluloid type process with a sepia tone headshot photo of Beckham printed on paper. Beckham is shown looking to the right and wearing a white collared shirt and a dark colored suit. The front has an inscription at the top that says "Our Next Governor", and at the bottom "J.C.W. Beckham". The backing has a copper stickpin with a hook built in to the rim of the tinplate backing to close the pin. |
Notes |
This campaign button was from the gubernatorial election of John C.W. Beckham. Beckham was elected as governor in a special election following the assassination of Gov. William Goebel in 1900. Beckham was reelected in 1903 and served as governor through 1907. |
Media Links |
John C.W. Beckham biography-Biographical Directory United States Congress |
Collection |
A.L. Scottow Collection |
People |
Beckham, John Crepps Wickliffe, 1869-1940 |
Subjects |
Buttons Political campaigns Political candidates Political elections Politicians Politics & government Campaigns, Political State government Elections |
Search Terms |
Campaign buttons Button, Political Governors Governor's elections Governor's races Governors elections Governors races Gubernatorial elections Gubernatorial races Democratic Party Democratic Ticket Democrats Governor Governors Politics Politics, Kentucky political souvenirs political campaigns Political button |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |