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Collection: Cornell University Political Americana Collection

ID Number: 2214.TK0070

Title: "Bryan Money," 1896-1900

Date Made: 1896-1900

Party: Democratic; Republican

Election: 1896; 1900

Item Count: 8

Classification: Metalwork

Object Type: Medals; Medallions (Medals); Portraits; Political cartoons

Measurements: Mount: 8 x 12 in.; 20.32 x 30.48 cm

Materials & Techniques: Metal; Silver; Casting; Plating (metal coating); Striking (metalworking)

Notes: Assemblage consists of satirical medals and medallions issued to deride William Jennings Bryan's plan for silver-based coinage for the U.S. by approximating (or exaggerating) the bulk of a coin necessary to contain $1.00 worth of silver (Fischer 1988: 160-162). The pieces by Gorham Manufacturing Company appear to estimate the size of silver-based coins accurately, while the larger pieces are exaggerations.

Subjects: Politics; Satire; Portraits; Busts; Caricatures; Bryan, William Jennings; Symbols; Animals; Donkeys; Democratic Party; Ducks; Populist Party (U.S.); Coins; Eagles; Women; Freedom; Stars; Monetary policy; Silver standard; Gold standard; Wagon wheels; Religion; Prices; Economic policy; Umbrellas; Bonnets; Birds

Repository: Susan H. Douglas Political Americana Collection, #2214?Rare & Manuscript Collections?Cornell University Library?Cornell University

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