Media Information

 
 
 
Collection:
Cornell University Political Americana Collection
ID Number:
2214.TK0033a
Title:
Grant-Colfax Campaign and Commemorative Items
Date Made:
ca. 1868-1960
Party:
Republican; Federalist
Election:
1868
Item Count:
21
Classification:
Costume; Metalwork; Ephemera
Object Type:
Medals; Medallions (Medals); Pendants (Jewelry); Clippings; Portraits
Measurements:
Mount: 8 x 12 in.; 20.32 x 30.48 cm
Materials & Techniques:
Copper alloy; Striking (metalworking); Plating (metal coating); Painting (coating); Halftone
Creator Biography:
American
Role:
Medallion manufacturer
Role:
Medal manufacturer
Political Figure:
Grant, Ulysses S. (1822-1885)
Biography:
American, 1822-1885
Relationship:
Presidential Candidate
Political Figure:
Colfax, Schuyler
Biography:
American, 1823-1885
Relationship:
Vice-Presidential Candidate
Political Figure:
Washington, George
Biography:
American, 1732-1799
Relationship:
President
Notes:
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).
Subjects:
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
Repository:
Susan H. Douglas Political Americana Collection, #2214
Rare & Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library
Cornell University
Rights:
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