McKinley blue box for campaign glasses, Our Next President

Object/Artifact

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McKinley Birthplace Museum

Copyright: McKinley Museum; Origformat: Artifact

Copyright: McKinley Museum; Origformat: Artifact

Name/Title

McKinley blue box for campaign glasses, Our Next President

Entry/Object ID

2010.1.873a

Description

The item is an original blue box with dividers that holds 6 glasses with gold trim, an etching of President William McKinley, and the text, "Our Next President Wm. McKinley." They were used as campaign memorabilia. One glass is missing. Only 5 glasses: 2010.1.873b-f. George Bechtel Jr.'s calling card is also in the box. 8 5/8 inches x 7 7/8 inches x 2 3/4 inches

Collection

Bechtel

Acquisition

Accession

2010.1

Source or Donor

Mr. Bechtel

Acquisition Method

Gift/Purchase

Credit Line

BECHTEL