Medal, Political
Medal, Political
Medal, Political

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
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