Museum Collections
Luce Center
Campaign token
Object Number:
2002.1.4432
Date:
1853
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/8 x 1 in. diameter
Description:
Campaign token, embossed on one side with man's portrait encircled by the words "1850/ 13th President U.S.A./ 1853/ Millard Fillmore". On the reverse the words "The American Louis Phillippe/ Famous as a Tariff Advocate. Congressman. Vice President. Became President upon Taylor's Death. Passed Fugitive Slave Bill."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.