Pendant

Object Name:

Pendant

Object ID:

1996.507.09

Date:

1840

Description:

Presidential campaign pendant, William Henry Harrison, 1840. Circular brass medallion on brass chain. Obverse: profile bust of Harrison with words "MAJ: GENL. W.[H.] HARRISON / BORN FEB. 9. 1773". Reverse: image of log cabin with words "THE PEOPLES CHOICE / IN THE YEAR / 1840".

Material:

Metal
Brass

Dimensions:

H-2.2 D-0.06 Dia-0.9 inches

Credit Line:

New Hampshire Historical Society Collection

People:

Harrison, William Henry (1773-1841)

Subjects:

Presidential candidates, Presidential elections, Political campaigns, Log cabins, Harrison, William Henry