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Medal, Political

Object number2015.22.85

Date1840

MediumMetal

Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia

DescriptionCircular token has major discoloration, making the metal dark. There is a raised image of William Henry Harrison facing proper left in the center and text across the top and bottom. On the reverse side, there is an image of a log cabin in the middle of the token, with raised text above and below this image.DimensionsDiameter: 0.875 in. (2.2 cm)
InscriptionsThere is an image of Harrison facing proper left in the center and "MAJ. GEN. W.H. HARRISON" across the top. Along the bottom reads "BORN FEB. [unreadable] 1773." On the reverse side, there is an image of a log cabin in the middle of the token. Along the top reads "THE PEOPLES CHOICE". Along the bottom reads: "IN THE YEAR / 1840".
Historical NotesPolitical token for William Henry Harrison's 1840 presidential campaign

Related person Harrision, William Henry

Previous owner William Henry Harrison

Related institution Whig Party

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