Collection Highlights
Old Christmas : from the Sketch book of Washington Irving
Date:
1878
Object Number:
LIB.PS2069.C4
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Campaign cane
Object Number:
2010.24.24
Date:
ca. 1896
Medium:
Tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 33 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. (85.7 x 4.4 x 4.4 cm)
Description:
William McKinley (Peace, Prosperity Protection).
Gallery Label:
The 1896 presidential campaign produced the greatest variety of campaign canes of any election. This cane features a tin horn created for William McKinley. It was inscribed with his slogan, "peace, prosperity and protection," and can actually be used to make noise, similar to a kazoo. It could be waved and used as a noise maker during rallies.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lou and Barbara Grumet
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
