Medal, Political
Object number2015.22.915
Date1904
MediumInk; Paper; Celluloid; Metal
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionPressed, oval-shaped metal coin. Face of piece features an embossed image of Theodore Roosevelt facing proper left. Embossed text above and below image. On the back of the coin is the bust of an American Indian with text surrounding the image.Dimensions1.313 x 0.75 x 0.938 in. (3.3 x 1.9 x 2.4 cm)InscriptionsEmbossed text above image of Roosevelt reads "FOR PRESIDENT", and text below image reads "THEODORE ROOSEVELT. "
On the back of the piece reads "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / 1904". The headpiece that the American Indian is wearing reads "LIBERTY".
Related person
Theodore Roosevelt Jr.
(1858 - 1919)
Related institution
Republican Party
(United States, founded 1854)
On View
Not on view
Keystone Badge Company
c. 1904
1844
