There was little to excite voters in 1908. Republicans put forward the innocuous William Howard Taft, and Democrats dusted off William Jennings Bryan, still feisty but hardly a breath of fresh air. To compensate for the candidates' lack of luster, badge makers produced arguably the most visually stunning campaign buttons ever made. With their beautiful color lithography enhanced by Art Nouveau styles, they are the showpieces coveted by today's collectors, with the rarest designs commanding five-figure prices. Here's a representative example you can afford (a matching Taft-Sherman may also be available; check the Taft category or inquire).