McKinley-Hobart Campaign Tumbler, 1896
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In 1896, America was still reeling from a depression that began in 1893 during the previous Democratic administration. The Republican Party promised a return to prosperity and nominated William McKinley for president. Thousands visited the nominee at his home in Canton, Ohio where he delivered his campaign speeches. Voters approved and sent McKinley and his running mate, Garret Hobart, to Washington.
In 1896, America was still reeling from a depression that began in 1893 during the previous Democratic administration. The Republican Party promised a return to prosperity and nominated William McKinley for president. Thousands visited the nominee at his home in Canton, Ohio where he delivered his campaign speeches. Voters approved and sent McKinley and his running mate, Garret Hobart, to Washington.
Artifact
Tumbler (Drinking glass)
Date Made
1896
Subject Date
1896
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
72.31.67
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Color
Colorless
Dimensions
Height: 3.75 in
Diameter: 2.5 in
Inscriptions
WILLIAM MCKINLEY / GARRET A. HOBART
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