Associated person:

McKinley, William  Search this

Measurements:

overall: 21 in x 11 in; 53.34 cm x 27.94 cm

Object Name:

Poster

Place made:

United States: California

Description:

An 1896 campaign poster in support of McKinley and Sound Money. The 16 to 1 fixed weight ration of silver to gold had economist concerned because the actual price ratio was higher and it was feared the less valueable silver would result in gold being removed from circulation.

Location:

Currently not on view

General subject association:

Foreign & Imported Products  Search this

Credit Line:

The Ralph E Becker Collection of Political Americana

ID Number:

PL.227739.1897.F02

Catalog number:

227739.1897.F02

See more items in:

Political and Military History: Political History, Campaign Collection

Coins, Currency and Medals

Princeton Posters

Data Source:

National Museum of American History

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a3-5caa-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmah_529007