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compared to the three-way split that the nation was heading towards between
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the re-election efforts of William H. Taft, the renewed attempt by former AMERICA
President Teddy Roosevelt to regain office and the eventual victor, Presidential
newcomer Woodrow Wilson who won the day with almost 42% of the popular
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vote. However, if you compared the prices today of the average jugate picture ANTIQUE MALL
button of any of these four campaign teams, Debs and Seidel would definitely
be the winner today on collectible value. Average retail price $225-$250.
J.D. emails: I found this interesting MELBOURNE’S LARGEST ANTIQUE MALL
pottery pipe bowl at an antique store in
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Massachusetts early this year in a group COME CHECK US OUT!
along with a number of newer pipes from
the 1960s. It was really dirty, but when I
cleaned it up – I noticed that on the side
it said “Bryan.” Is it the Bryan that ran for
President in the last Century? It doesn’t
have any cracks and is in really good

Smoke “em if you’ve got ‘em” condition. Thanks in advance for any info!
was not a campaign slogan Hi J.D.: In a word…yes! Political
in 1896, but Wm. J. Bryan OVER 200 BOOTHS FILLED WITH . . .
supporters no doubt used clay campaign figural pipes were manufactured Antiques • Collectibles • Jewelry • Furniture • Shabby Chic • Paintings • Much More
pipes like this example. for a number of political candidates,
Retail value $75 - $100. Presidents and other notable personalities

frequently from the mid to late 1800s. 850 N APOLLO BLVD
The 1896 campaign of William McKinley MELBOURNE, FL 32935
v. William Jennings Bryan was no exception. In very good condition,
your Bryan campaign example should retail in the $75-$100 range. 321.751.2480
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Michael McQuillen has been a full-time dealer, collector and expert in the field of Political Americana for 30
years. His column Political Parade has appeared regularly in a number of antique & collectible publications July 4th SALE - up to 25% off
since 1992. He invites readers to write or email with any questions or suggestions. Michael J. McQuillen Friday, Saturday & Sunday
can be reached by writing him directly at P. O. Box 50022, Indianapolis, IN 46250-0022, e-mail: michael@ Festive giveaways to all customers on July 4 info@americasantiquemall.com
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