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Metadata
Object Name |
Button, Political |
Catalog Number |
UNNUMBERED-1331 |
Maker |
Whitehead & Hoag Company |
Date |
1896 |
Material(s) |
Celluloid/Paper/Tinplate |
Dimensions |
H-0.875 W-0.875 Dia-0.875 inches |
Description |
This is a celluloid type campaign button from the unsuccessful Democratic Presidential ticket of John M. Palmer and Simon Bolivar Buckner presidential campaign in 1896. It has black and white bust photos of the bearded candidates on a yellowing white background. The upper portion is bordered in blue with white stars and the lower in red and white stripes. "PALMER & BUCKNER" is printed in black and arches over the photos on the white background. |
Notes |
Governor Simon B. Buckner of Kentucky left the Democratic Party in 1896 to help form the Gold Democrat ticket with Gov. John Palmer of Illinois. |
Collection |
KHS Museum Collection |
Event |
1896 United States Presidential Election |
People |
Buckner, Simon Bolivar, 1823-1914 Palmer, John M. Whitehead & Hoag Company |
Subjects |
Political campaigns Political candidates Politicians Politics & government Candidates, Political Candidates, Presidential Presidential candidates Presidential elections Vice presidents |
Search Terms |
Button, Political Democratic candidates Democratic candidates Democratic Party Democratic Ticket Democratic Ticket Electioneering Presidential campaigns Presidential candidates Presidential election Presidential elections Presidential nominees Presidents Vice Presidential Candidates |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |