Campaign Soap Baby

Name/Title

Campaign Soap Baby

Entry/Object ID

1995.1.214

Tags

1890s

Description

The item is a piece of soap carved into the shape of a baby. The "soap baby" was a piece of campaign memorabilia for the 1896 election. It is carrying a beige sign that says, "I am for McKinley and Sound Money aren't you?" On the sign, the year 1896 is listed. The "soap baby" is without clothing and is kept in a red box with paper stuffing.

Acquisition

Accession

1995.1

Source or Donor

General Museum Collection

Acquisition Method

Gift