Souvenir from the St. Louis Convention in 2896

Object/Artifact

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McKinley Birthplace Museum

Front: Copyright: McKinley Museum; Origsize: 1.5" diameter, 3.5"; Origformat: Artifact
Front

Copyright: McKinley Museum; Origsize: 1.5" diameter, 3.5"; Origformat: Artifact

Name/Title

Souvenir from the St. Louis Convention in 2896

Entry/Object ID

2013.1.42

Description

The item is a souvenir pin. The bronze piece reading "Souvenir" is attatched to a red, white and blue ribbon with gold lettering that reads "Patriotism, Protection, Prosperity". On the bottom is a silver medal with McKinley's likeness engraved and the words "Protection '96, William McKinley." On the back is an image of a landscape with the lettering "St. Louis Convention, June 16, 1896."

Collection

McKinley

Acquisition

Accession

2013.1

Source or Donor

David Snyder

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Credit Line

EBAY