Harrison and Morton Campaign Buckle

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Object Details

associated person

Harrison, Benjamin

Description

The “H & M” on this belt buckle stands for Benjamin Harrison and Levi P. Morton, who ran as president and vice president in the 1888 campaign. During an era when belt buckles enjoyed rising popularity, they often made ideal campaign objects. The manufacturers of this buckle also made ones for Harrison’s opponents – Grover Cleveland and Allen Thurman – showing that they prioritized profits over party in the 1888 campaign.

Credit Line

Ralph E. Becker Collection of Political Americana

ID Number

PL.227739.1888.N04

catalog number

227739.1888.N04

accession number

227739

Object Name

Buckle, Belt

Physical Description

metal, white (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 2 1/4 in x 3 1/4 in x 1/2 in; 5.715 cm x 8.255 cm x 1.27 cm

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Political History: Political History, Campaign Collection

Government, Politics, and Reform

Clothing & Accessories

American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith

Exhibition

American Democracy

Exhibition Location

National Museum of American History

Data Source