Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Button, Political |
Catalog Number |
1987.27.12 [dup2] |
Maker |
J. Floersheim Runstadter & Co. |
Date |
1900 |
Material(s) |
Celluloid/Tinplate/Paper |
Dimensions |
H-1.25 W-1.25 inches |
Description |
This is a celluloid process button with a straight pin enclosure. The button face features sepia toned images of William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. The button front has a brown border. |
Notes |
McKinley and Roosevelt were the successful Republican nominees for the White House in 1900. During the 2009-2010 15" boxes project, this object was not found in Box 15-204 and could not be located within storage. Its status was changed to MISSING on 5/12/2010. |
Collection |
Drexell R. Davis Collection |
Event |
1900 United States Presidential Election |
People |
J. Floersheim Runstadter & Co. McKinley, William, 1843-1901 Roosevelt, Theodore |
Subjects |
Political campaigns Political candidates Political elections Politicians Politics & government Presidential elections Presidents |
Search Terms |
Button, Political Political button Political candidates Political elections Politicians Politics Presidential candidates Presidential election Presidents |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |