Medal, Political
Medal, Political
Medal, Political

Medal, Political

Object number2015.22.93
Date1892
MediumMetal
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionSilver-toned metal token, with hole and metal ring at top. Front depicts Grover Cleveland on the left and Adlai Stevenson on the right; text over each man's portrait. On the reverse side is an image of the White House in the center. Text on top and bottom of token.DimensionsDiameter: 1.063 in. (2.7 cm)
InscriptionsAt the top there is a shield with a U.S. flag design. Under this are two portraits; Grover Cleveland on the left and Adlai Stevenson on the right. Over Cleveland's portrait reads "CLEVELAND" in a banner, and over Stevenson's's portrait reads: "STEVENSON" in a banner. The banners are connected in the middle by a bow. A laurel wreath surrounds each portrait. At the bottom is a flying eagle. On the reverse side is an image of the White House in the center. Along the top reads: "DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES / WHITE HOUSE". At the bottom reads: "1892".
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