McKinley In Memoriam left facing button

Object/Artifact

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McKinley Birthplace Museum

McKinley In Memoriam left facing button. front: Origformat: Artifact
McKinley In Memoriam left facing button. front

Origformat: Artifact

Name/Title

McKinley In Memoriam left facing button

Entry/Object ID

2010.1.2233

Description

This is a 1 1/4 in. diameter button made of celluloid, and metal. The front of the button has a sepia toned portrait of McKinley facing his right, surrounded by a dark brown border. Above his picture are words in ivory that read " In Memoriam." On the reverse side is a metal pin used for attachment. The interior of the back is dirty and slightly rusted. A paper insert normally found in these pins is missing. No visible manufacture's markings.

Collection

Bechtel

Acquisition

Accession

2010.1

Source or Donor

Mr. Bechtel

Acquisition Method

Gift/Purchase

Credit Line

BECHTEL