Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Button, Political |
Title |
Button, McKinley/Roosevelt |
Catalog Number |
1987.27.11 [dup2] |
Date |
1900 |
Material(s) |
Celluloid/Tinplate/Paper |
Dimensions |
H-1.75 W-1.75 inches |
Description |
This is a celluloid process button with a gold background. A red, white, and blue bow runs from the top to bottom of the button. Over the bow are two circular images of William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. The button has a straight pin enclosure. |
Notes |
McKinley and Roosevelt were the successful Republican nominees for the White House in 1900. |
Collection |
Drexell R. Davis Collection |
Event |
1900 United States Presidential Election |
People |
McKinley, William, 1843-1901 Roosevelt, Franklin D., 1882-1945 |
Subjects |
Political campaigns Political candidates Political elections Politicians Politics & government Presidential candidates Presidential elections |
Search Terms |
Button, Political Political button political campaigns Political candidates Political elections Politicians Presidential campaigns Presidential candidates Presidential election Presidents |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |