Media Information

 
 
 
Collection:
Cornell University Political Americana Collection
ID Number:
2214.TK0062
Title:
Cleveland-Stevenson Inaugural Items, ca. 1893
Date Made:
ca. 1893
Party:
Democratic; Democratic-Republica n
Election:
1892
Item Count:
7
Classification:
Metalwork; Costume; Textiles
Object Type:
Badges; Medallions (Medals); Pendants (Jewelry)
Measurements:
Mount: 8 x 12 in.; 20.32 x 30.48 cm
Materials & Techniques:
Copper alloy; Striking (metalworking); Plating (metal coating); Ribbon
Creator Biography:
American, 1840-1917
Role:
Medal artist
Political Figure:
Cleveland, Grover
Biography:
American, 1837-1908
Relationship:
President
Political Figure:
Stevenson, Adali E. (1835-1914)
Biography:
American, 1835-1914
Relationship:
Vice-President
Political Figure:
Tilden, Samuel J.
Biography:
American, 1814-1886
Relationship:
1876 Presidential Candidate
Political Figure:
Jackson, Andrew
Biography:
American, 1767-1845
Political Figure:
Jefferson, Thomas
Biography:
American, 1743-1826
Notes:
Assemblage contains items associated with the March 4, 1893 Inauguration of U.S. President Grover Cleveland, including four ribbons with attached portrait pendants issued to various inaugural committee members; one large copper alloy medallion by Charles E. Barber; one plated inaugural pendant; and one plated medallion issued by Ryder to commemorate the 1892-1893 World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago, Illinois.
Subjects:
Cleveland, Grover; Stevenson, Adlai E. (1835-1914); Politics; Promotional materials; Tilden, Samuel J.; Jefferson, Thomas; Jackson, Andrew; Presidents; History; Events; Inaugurations; Committees; Portraits; Profile portraits; Group portraits; Busts; Wreaths; Flags; Washington, George; Columbus, Christopher; World's Columbian Exposition; Chicago, Illinois; Fairs; Exhibitions; Symbols; Animals; Roosters; Democratic Party; Government; Oak branches
Repository:
Susan H. Douglas Political Americana Collection, #2214
Rare & Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library
Cornell University