Benjamin Harrison-Reid Lapel Studs, ca. 1840-1892
- Title:
- Benjamin Harrison-Reid Lapel Studs, ca. 1840-1892
- Collection:
- Political Americana
- Political Figure:
- Harrison, William Henry, American (1773-1841), 1840 Presidential Candidate
Reid, Whitelaw, American (1837-1912), Vice-Presidential Candidate
Harrison, Benjamin, American (1833-1901), Presidential Candidate
- Date:
- ca. 1840-1892
- Election Date:
- 1892
- ID Number:
- 2214.TK0065
- Collection Number:
- 2214
- File Name:
- 2214TK0065.jpg
- Political Party:
- Republican
- Work Type:
- costume by form
portraits
textiles (visual works)
metalwork (visual works)
Studs (Buttons)
Pendants (Jewelry) - Materials/Techniques:
- Metal
Fabric
Copper alloy
Striking (metalworking)
Ribbon
Painting (image-making) - Subject:
- Studs (Buttons)
Portraits
Pendants (Jewelry)
Harrison, Benjamin
Reid, Whitelaw
Politics
Promotional materials
Harrison, William Henry
American flags
Top hats
Busts
Profile portraits
Log cabins
Generals
Uniforms
Barrels
Republican Party - Measurement:
- 13.0175 x 15.5575 (Mount) (centimeters)
- Description:
- Mount contains thirteen fabric-covered lapel studs, one of which is attached to an 1840 William Henry Harrison campaign pendant medal (Benjamin Harrison's grandfather). The cuff links make frequent use of American flag and Same Old Hat motifs. Donor Susan H. Douglas associates these items with the 1892 Presidential campaign
it is possible that some may date to the 1888 campaign. - 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.