The Empty Dinner Pail Pin

Object/Artifact

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McKinley Birthplace Museum

The Empty Dinner Pail Pin, front: Origsize: 1.25 x 3 inches; Origformat: Artifact
The Empty Dinner Pail Pin, front

Origsize: 1.25 x 3 inches; Origformat: Artifact

Name/Title

The Empty Dinner Pail Pin

Entry/Object ID

2010.1.1612

Description

This item is a campaign pin. The pin features an empty bucket attached to a red ribbon which connects to a red and white button that has the text, "The Empty Dinner Pail." The pin features a straight pin. 1 1/4 inches x 3 inches. The empty dinner pail represents William Jenning Bryan's supporters in the 1900 election. President McKinley's slogan was "the Full Dinner Pail." so this pin is opposing that idea. Maker's mark: W.F. Miller 134 Park Row New York.

Collection

Bechtel

Acquisition

Accession

2010.1

Source or Donor

Mr. Bechtel

Acquisition Method

Gift/Purchase

Credit Line

BECHTEL