Bryan-Sewall Campaign Button, 1896
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In 1896, money dominated the political discussion. Many Democrats, Populists and Western-state Republicans, headed by presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan, campaigned for the unlimited coinage of silver at a 16 to 1 ratio -- 16 ounces of silver to 1 ounce of gold. Proponents believed that a "free silver" policy would inflate prices, make money readily available, relieve debt and boost a depressed economy.
In 1896, money dominated the political discussion. Many Democrats, Populists and Western-state Republicans, headed by presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan, campaigned for the unlimited coinage of silver at a 16 to 1 ratio -- 16 ounces of silver to 1 ounce of gold. Proponents believed that a "free silver" policy would inflate prices, make money readily available, relieve debt and boost a depressed economy.
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Date Made
1896
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
72.31.277
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Celluloid (Cellulosic)
Tin (Metal)
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Blue
Dimensions
Diameter: .875 in
Inscriptions
Printed on paper on back: THE / WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. / NEWARK, N.J. / JULY 17, 1894. / APRIL 14, 1896. / JULY 21, 1896. On the front: "16 TO 1/BRYAN/SWEALL"
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