Cleveland/Thurman Campaign Belt Buckle, 1888

Description:

The “C & T” on this belt buckle stand for Grover Cleveland and Allen Thurman, who ran as president and vice president in the 1888 campaign. During an era when belt buckles enjoyed rising popularity, they often made ideal campaign objects. The manufacturers of this buckle also made ones fro Clevelands opponents – Benjamin Harrison and Levi Morton – showing that they prioritized profits over party in the 1888 campaign.

Associated Person: Cleveland, Grover

General Subject Association: Political Campaigns

Subject:

See more items in: Political and Military History: Political History, Campaign Collection, Government, Politics, and Reform, Clothing & Accessories, American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith

Exhibition: American Democracy

Exhibition Location: National Museum of American History

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: PL.227739.1888.N02Catalog Number: 227739.1888.N02Accession Number: 227739

Object Name: Buckle

Physical Description: metal (overall material)Measurements: overall: 2 1/4 in x 3 1/4 in x 1/2 in; 5.715 cm x 8.255 cm x 1.27 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-b6e7-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_516172

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