Benjamin Harrison (1833-1901)Twenty-third President (1889-1893)
This folk portrayal of Benjamin Harrison is a memento from his 1888 presidential
campaign. Among the noteworthy aspects of the contest were the funds raised to
promote Harrison's candidacy. Built up largely through donations from eastern
businessmen who warmly supported Harrison's call for high protective tariff, his
presidential war chest contained in excess of $3 million. It was an extraordinarily
large amount in the late nineteenth century.
Unidentified artist
woodcarving, 1888
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
NPG.77.249
Enlarged image