Pinback button promoting William Jennings Bryan for president, 1896. The Whitehead & Hoag Co., Newark, New Jersey.

Bryan, the Nebraska Congressman famous for his oratory, was a different breed of politician. His candidacy for the presidency in 1896 shook the establishment, including that of his own party. His zealous advocacy of free silver and agrarian populism won him the title "The Great Commoner" and the enmity of old guard Republicans and Democrats alike. Despite an unprecedented national campaign tour, during which he delivered thousands of speeches (the "whistle stop" speech originated with Bryan), he lost to Ohio Republican William McKinley.

We offer this original celluloid pinback, one of the first made for a presidential election, picturing Bryan.

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This pinback is in excellent (minimal celluloid cracking) and will be a fantastic addition to upgrade any collection large or small.

This pinback measures 1.75 inches in diameter.

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