Campaign Hat, "Democratic Candidate for President William J. Bryan, of Nebraska," 1896
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William Jennings Bryan ran for the presidency of the United States three times--but fell short each time. He gained acclaim for his rousing oratories and his appeal to poor farmers and the common man. The Democrat Bryan--who also captured the People's or "Populist" Party nomination in 1896--lost twice to McKinley and later to Taft, both Republicans.
William Jennings Bryan ran for the presidency of the United States three times--but fell short each time. He gained acclaim for his rousing oratories and his appeal to poor farmers and the common man. The Democrat Bryan--who also captured the People's or "Populist" Party nomination in 1896--lost twice to McKinley and later to Taft, both Republicans.
Artifact
Hat
Date Made
09 August 1896
Subject Date
1896
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
69.145.225
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Chromolithography
Color
Red
White (Color)
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 8.5 in
Width: 15.75 in
Inscriptions
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT WILLIAM J. BRYAN, OF NEBRASKA / SUPPLEMENT TO / The Boston Sunday Globe. / AUGUST 9, 1896
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