Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Button, Political |
Catalog Number |
2012.106.4 |
Date |
1896 |
Dimensions |
H-3 W-1.75 inches |
Description |
This is a campaign button from the John M. Palmer/Simon Bolivar Buckner presidential campaign in 1896. The button is round witn a tin rim and back. The front has a half-tone image of Palmer and Buckner. The image is covered in plastic. Palmer is on the left facing Buckner who is facing left. The inscription "PALMER & BUCKNER" arches across the top. Palmer is shown with white hair and a chin beard. He is wearing a white shirt and dark jacket. Buckner has white hair and a whte beard and mustache. He is wearing a white shirt, white tie and dark jacket. There is a small American flag attached to the top of the button. It appears there was a pin was used to attach the flag/button. |
Notes |
John McAuley Palmer (September 13, 1817 - September 25, 1900) was born in Kentucky but moved with his family to Illinois when he was fourteen. He was a lawyer and an active politician before joining the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was the 15th Governor of Illinois and became the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Party in the 1896. His platform was to defend the gold standard, free trade, and limited government. Simon Bolivar Buckner (April 1, 1823 - January 8, 1914) was born near Munfordville, Kentucky. He was named after the South American soldier and statesman, Simón Bolívar who was at the height of his power at that time. Buckner was an American soldier and politician who fought in the United States Army in the Mexican-American War and in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He later served as the 30th Governor of Kentucky. By having a former Confederate and Union general on the same ticket, their campaign represented a healing of the still divided country. |
Collection |
Museum of the City of New York Collection |
People |
Buckner, Simon Bolivar, 1823-1914 Palmer, John M. |
Subjects |
Political campaigns Political candidates Politicians Politics & government Candidates, Political Candidates, Presidential Presidential candidates Presidential elections Vice presidents |
Search Terms |
Elections Presidential campaigns Presidential election Presidential elections Presidents Vice Presidential Candidates |