Bryan-Stevenson Campaign Umbrella, 1900
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In 1900, Democrat William Jennings Bryan made his second bid for the Presidency. His running mate was Adlai Stevenson, a longtime Democrat. Bryan continued to campaign for "Free Silver" (an economic issue from his 1896 campaign) but also spoke out against American imperial expansion. The Bryan-Stevenson ticket lost to Republicans William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt.
In 1900, Democrat William Jennings Bryan made his second bid for the Presidency. His running mate was Adlai Stevenson, a longtime Democrat. Bryan continued to campaign for "Free Silver" (an economic issue from his 1896 campaign) but also spoke out against American imperial expansion. The Bryan-Stevenson ticket lost to Republicans William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt.
Artifact
Umbrella
Date Made
1900
Subject Date
1900
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
72.31.46
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cloth
Wood (Plant Material)
Color
Black (Color)
Blue
Red
White (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 43 in (open)
Length: 33 in
Inscriptions
BRYAN / STEVENSON THE SPRAGUE UMBRELLA CO / NORWALK, OHIO
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