Benjamin Harrison Presidential Campaign Scarf

Name/Title

Benjamin Harrison Presidential Campaign Scarf

Entry/Object ID

1986.4.16

Description

This is handkerchief/scarf promoting Benjamin Harrison and Levi Morton for president and vice-president of the United States of America in the elections of 1888. The handkerchief is white fabric. There are boarders of blue stars and white ribbon. In the center is a red, white, and blue American flag. In the top corner it says, "PROTECTION VS. FREE TRADE." In the bottom corner it says, "AID FOR FREE SCHOOLS," and in the left corner it says, "PENSIONS FOR SOLDIERS." The scarf measures 20" (w) x 20.5" (l).

Collection

Permanent Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1888 - 1888

Notes

Date: 1888/06/28

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Scarf

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Clothing Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Parts

Count

1

Provenance

Notes

From the estate of Boulder resident Eleanor Place.