Eagle Campaign Torch
2017.06.0017
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Eagle Campaign Torch (2017.06.0017) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | 1840-1860 |
| Culture | American |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 25 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 22 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 6 cm |
| Weight | 325 g |
| Measuring Remarks | 9” x 10” x 2 1/2” - from Donor. |
| Materials | Metal--Brass, Metal--Tin |
| Manufacturing Processes | N/A |
| Munsell Color Information | N/A |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | Sullivan, Edmund B., "Collecting Political Americana" (Hanover, MA: Christopher Pub., 1991), p 146 fig 242. Collins, Herbert R., Political Campaign Torches (Wash DC: Smithsonian Inst., 1964), p. 21 fig 8. Hake, Theodore L., "Political Buttons, BK III, 1789-1916" (York, PA: Hake, 1978), p 58 #3027. Hake, Ted, "Guide to Presidential Campaign Collectibles" (Radnor, PA: Wallace-Homestead, 1992), p 127 fig 1. |
| Bibliography | Collins, Herbert R., Political Campaign Torches (Wash DC: Smithsonian Inst., 1964), p 21 fig 8. |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | The People's Collection, U.S. History and Culture |
| Reproduction | No |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |