Grant-Colfax and Grant-Henry Wilson Campaign Items, ca. 1868-1872
- Title:
- Grant-Colfax and Grant-Henry Wilson Campaign Items, ca. 1868-1872
- Collection:
- Political Americana
- Medalist:
- Key, W.H.
- Political Figure:
- Colfax, Schuyler, American (1823-1885), Vice-Presidential Candidate
Wilson, Henry, American (1812-1875), Vice-Presidential Candidate
Grant, Ulysses S. (1822-1885), American (1822-1885), Presidential Candidate
- Date:
- ca. 1868-1872
- Election Date:
- 1868
- ID Number:
- 2214.TK0036
- Collection Number:
- 2214
- File Name:
- 2214TK0036_001.jpg
- Political Party:
- Republican
- Culture:
- American
- Work Type:
- Pendants (Jewelry)
Pins (Jewelry) - Materials/Techniques:
- Copper alloy
Cloth
Striking (metalworking)
Tintype
Albumen print
Ribbon
Stamping (forming) - Subject:
- Pendants (Jewelry)
Portraits
Medals
Pins (jewelry)
Grant, Ulysses S. (1822-1885)
Wilson, Henry (1812-1875)
Politics
Promotional materials
Busts
Uniforms
Generals
American Civil War
Military personnel
Stars
Profile portraits
Symbols
Animals
Eagles
Shields
American flags
Colfax, Schuyler
Birds - Measurement:
- 13.0175 x 15.5575 (Mount) (centimeters)
- Description:
- Mount contains six circular ferrotype Grant portrait pins, one Grant-Colfax ferrotype pendant with attached ribbon for suspension, one Grant portrait albumen print pin with eagle and shield motif, and two Grant-Wilson portrait medals. Face of medals with Grant portrait contains the maker's mark KEY.F..
- Cite As:
- Susan H. Douglas Political Americana Collection, #2214. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
- Repository:
- Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
- Archival Collection:
- Susan H. Douglas Political Americana Collection
- Format:
- Image
- Rights:
- This digital collection and its contents are owned and operated by the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library. Digital reproductions are provided for private study, scholarship and research use only and may not be downloaded for use in electronic or print publications (including web sites), exhibitions, or broadcasts, without permission. There are no known U.S. copyright restrictions on this image. The digital file is owned by the Cornell University Library which is making it freely available with the request that, when possible, the Library be credited as its source.