Collection Highlights
Charles Willson Peale (1741-1827)
1824
1940.202
Oil on canvas
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Luce Center
William H. Harrison Presidential Campaign Medal
Title
William H. Harrison Presidential Campaign Medal
Date
1840
Medium
Brass, silk
Dimensions
diameter: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description
Brass die-struck campaign medal with obverse depicting uniformed bust of W. H. Harrison facing left and surrounded by legend: "MAJ. GEN. W. H. HARRISON/BORN FEB 9 1773"; reverse with log cabin with American flag on the roof; legend above: "THE PEOPLES CHOICE"; inscription in exergue:"THE HERO/OF/TIPPECANOE"; yellow silk ribbon drawn through hole punched at top center.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. John R. Bennet
Object Number
1949.124
Gallery Label
W. H. Harrison (1773-1841) was the ninth president of the United States. He was elected into office in 1840 and died in office in 1841.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
