1904 Roosevelt Fairbanks Campaign Watch FOB

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EP5122

This is an original 1904 Teddy Roosevelt and Charles Fairbanks campaign brass Watch FOB from their 1904 presidential and vice presidential campaign. The FOB promotes the winning Republican ticket of President Theodore Roosevelt and Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks. Watch fob reads, "Roosevelt Fairbanks 1904 Washington". 

Details

Watch FOB: this is a campaign item used to attach to a top of a pocket watch. A fob would hang out of a gentleman’s pocket where he kept his pocket watch. Some fobs were all metal while others has the appearance of a celluloid button attached to a cardboard backing. A fob may be attached to a leather strap or possibly a gold chain. Many fobs were produced during the early 1900’s with portraits of political candidate or names of political candidates

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Price

$34.95

Condition

used

Product Condition

Good, type is clear, oxidation at the top edge on front and reverse, and general wear

Size

approximately 1 1/2" x 1 1/2"

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