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Collection:
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Cornell University Political Americana Collection
Collection
Cornell University Political Americana Collection
Collection
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ID Number:
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2214.TK0033a
Accession
2214.TK0033a
ID Number
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Title:
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Grant-Colfax Campaign and Commemorative Items
Display_Title
Grant-Colfax Campaign and Commemorative Items
Title
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Date Made:
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ca. 1868-1960
Date_Made
ca. 1868-1960
Date Made
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Party:
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Republican; Federalist
Value2
Republican; Federalist
Party
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Election:
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1868
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Item Count:
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21
Total_Components
21
Item Count
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Classification:
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Costume; Metalwork; Ephemera
Classification
Costume; Metalwork; Ephemera
Classification
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Object Type:
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Medals; Medallions (Medals); Pendants (Jewelry); Clippings; Portraits
Description
Medals; Medallions (Medals); Pendants (Jewelry); Clippings; Portraits
Object Type
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Measurements:
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Mount: 8 x 12 in.; 20.32 x 30.48 cm
Display_Measurements
Mount: 8 x 12 in.; 20.32 x 30.48 cm
Measurements
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Materials & Techniques:
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Copper alloy; Striking (metalworking); Plating (metal coating); Painting (coating); Halftone
Materials
Copper alloy; Striking (metalworking); Plating (metal coating); Painting (coating); Halftone
Materials & Techniques
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Creator Biography:
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American
Brief_Bio
American
Creator Biography
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Role:
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Medallion manufacturer
Role
Medallion manufacturer
Role
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Role:
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Medal manufacturer
Role
Medal manufacturer
Role
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Political Figure:
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Grant, Ulysses S. (1822-1885)
Name
Grant, Ulysses S. (1822-1885)
Political Figure
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Biography:
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American, 1822-1885
Brief_Bio
American, 1822-1885
Biography
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Relationship:
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Presidential Candidate
Relationship
Presidential Candidate
Relationship
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Political Figure:
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Colfax, Schuyler
Name
Colfax, Schuyler
Political Figure
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Biography:
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American, 1823-1885
Brief_Bio
American, 1823-1885
Biography
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Relationship:
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Vice-Presidential Candidate
Relationship
Vice-Presidential Candidate
Relationship
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Political Figure:
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Washington, George
Name
Washington, George
Political Figure
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Biography:
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American, 1732-1799
Brief_Bio
American, 1732-1799
Biography
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Relationship:
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President
Relationship
President
Relationship
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Notes:
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The two large medallions consist of an 1868 Inauguration commemorative piece and a gold-painted 20th century reproduction by the Green Duck Company. One medal advertises "Dickeson's Coin & Medal Safe", manufactured by Evans & Watson of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mount also contains a 20th century halftone reproduction of a Grant-Colfax campaign print. The large orange-red portrait ribbon has been cataloged separately (2214.RB0106).
Description
The two large medallions consist of an 1868 Inauguration commemorative piece and a gold-painted 20th century reproduction by the Green Duck Company. One medal advertises "Dickeson's Coin & Medal Safe", manufactured by Evans & Watson of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mount also contains a 20th century halftone reproduction of a Grant-Colfax campaign print. The large orange-red portrait ribbon has been cataloged separately (2214.RB0106).
Notes
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Subjects:
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Grant, Ulysses S. (1822-1885); Colfax, Schuyler; Promotional materials; Politics; Washington, George; Portraits; Busts; Profile portraits; History; Marketing; Safes (Storage containers); Generals; Uniforms; American Civil War; Republican Party; American flags; Cannons; Cannonballs; Symbols; Animals; Eagles; Wreaths; Oak branches; Quotations (texts); Stars; Democracy; Peace; Group portraits; Commemoratives; Events; Inaugurations; Hats; Freedom; Birds
Subject
Grant, Ulysses S. (1822-1885); Colfax, Schuyler; Promotional materials; Politics; Washington, George; Portraits; Busts; Profile portraits; History; Marketing; Safes (Storage containers); Generals; Uniforms; American Civil War; Republican Party; American flags; Cannons; Cannonballs; Symbols; Animals; Eagles; Wreaths; Oak branches; Quotations (texts); Stars; Democracy; Peace; Group portraits; Commemoratives; Events; Inaugurations; Hats; Freedom; Birds
Subjects
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Repository:
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Susan H. Douglas Political Americana Collection, #2214
Rare & Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library
Cornell University
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Susan H. Douglas Political Americana Collection, #2214
Rare & Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library
Cornell University
Repository
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Rights:
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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 [link to: http://cidc.library.cornell.edu/political/copyright.htm].
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 [link to: http://cidc.library.cornell.edu/political/copyright.htm]. Rights
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