Bryan-Sewall Campaign Button, 1896
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The clock face on this button refers to the most contentious issue of the 1896 election--the proposal to mint an unlimited quantity of silver coinage at a value of 1/16 that of gold in order to boost the economy. Clocks set at 12:44 symbolized the 16 to one ration. McKinley, who supported maintaining the gold standard, won the election.
The clock face on this button refers to the most contentious issue of the 1896 election--the proposal to mint an unlimited quantity of silver coinage at a value of 1/16 that of gold in order to boost the economy. Clocks set at 12:44 symbolized the 16 to one ration. McKinley, who supported maintaining the gold standard, won the election.
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Date Made
1896
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
72.31.272
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Celluloid (Cellulosic)
Tin (Metal)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Diameter: .875 in
Inscriptions
On teh front: "BRYAN & SEWALL"
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