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Dixiecrat Metal Plate
1848

In reaction to the National Democratic Party's plank on civil rights, a group of southern Democrats led by South Carolina Senator Strom Thurmond formed their own political party. Senator Thurmond was the Dixiecrat's nominee for President. The plate was probably used as an automotic accessory.

Portrait of Preston S. Brooks
Miniature painting on ivory of South Carolina Representative Preston S. Brooks
William Scarborough, South Carolina
1844


	History Collection Selections
	McKissick Museum's history collection emphasizes, but is not limited to political campaign memorabilia. Along with political buttons, posters and pamphlets from every 20th century presidential race, the collection contains a large assortment of memorabilia from local, state and regional elections as well as novelty items and political folk art illustrating a more humorous view of politics.
	South Carolina Nullification Cockcade c. 1834 In opposition to the Tariff Act of 1828, a group of South Carolinians led by John C. Calhoun declared the tariffs unconstitutional and thereby null and void within the state. The tariffs, which imposed higher custom duties on imports and reduced the value of exports, were detrimental to South Carolina’s agricultural economy. At the 1832 SC State Convention, the Ordinance of Nullification stated that if the federal government employed force in an effort to enforce the tariffs, South Carolina would be justified in seceding from the Union. The crisis was avoided with the passing of the Compromise Tariff of 1833 that reduced the tariffs over a ten-year period. This cockade was worn to show support for the Ordinance of Nullification. Originally the cockade was blue but has faded to white. Finger Rings from Senator Brooks' Cane c. 1850 Rings made from the cane used by Preston Brooks to attack Senator Charles Sumner in the U.S. Senate Chamber c. 1850s For more information on McKissick Museum's history collection or other parts of our permanent collection, write McKissick Museum Collections Manager Jill Koverman or call (803) 777-7251.

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