Button, Campaign
Object number2021.130.1
Date1892-1901
MediumMetal; Cardboard(?); Ink
Credit LineGift of Parker H. Lee III
DescriptionSilver-colored, metal campaign button. Button is circular with a cardboard(?) insert on the front; insert has a portrait of a man with his shoulder facing forward and his head turned to his right. Man has his eyebrows drawn together and is not smiling while wearing a suit jacket, button up shirt with a straight collar, and a bowtie. Back of button has a safety pin fastener.DimensionsDiameter x Depth: 1.375 x 0.313 in. (3.5 x 0.8 cm)Historical NotesThis button features William McKinley, the 25th president of the United States. McKinley served as president from 1897 to his assassination in 1901.
Related person
William McKinley
(1843 - 1901)
On View
Not on view
1992
Ron Mahoney