Banner
Classification:
Date:
1780-1880
Medium:
Paper, paint, gold leaf
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 3/4 x 80 1/2 in. ( 29.8 x 204.5 cm )
Description:
Horizontal painted paper banner with floral clusters in oval frames alternating with four-loop bows with gold leaf centers; painted in blue, orange, yellow, and red, with black outlining on off-white ground made from scraps of used paper, some with original handwritten notations visible on reverse.
Object Number:
Z.1818
Marks:
handwritten in pencil: on obverse: "#3129"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
32711
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Paper lantern
Classification:
Date:
1864
Medium:
Paper, metal, cardboard
Dimensions:
Overall (open): 11 1/2 x 7 in. (29.2 x 17.8 cm)
Overall (flat): 3/4 x 7 in. (1.9 x 17.8 cm)
Description:
Cylindrical white paper lantern with green garlands painted around the inscription, "LINCOLN/ AND/ JOHNSON"; souvenir of the 1864 presidential campaign of Abraham Lincoln; paper accordions open with a cardboard ring at the top and a carboard base with sheet metal cuff to serve as a candle holder; wire handle at top for hanging.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1953.19
Marks:
painted: center: "LINCOLN/ AND/ JOHNSON"
Gallery Label:
Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson were elected president and vice-president in 1864.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1864
eMuseum Object ID:
32601
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Rocky
Classification:
Date:
1960-1968
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/8 x 17 in. ( 10.5 x 43.2 cm )
Description:
Yellow paper bumper sticker from one of the three Presidential campaigns of Nelson A. Rockefeller; printed between six Chinese characters, "ROCKY" in orange.
Object Number:
Z.1862
Marks:
printed: center: "ROCKY"
Gallery Label:
Nelson A. Rockefeller, New York Governor and Vice-President, ran unsuccessfully for U.S. President in 1960, 1964 and 1968 on the Republican ticket. During the same time he was re-elected Governor in 1962, 1966 and 1970.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1968
eMuseum Object ID:
32564
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Win with Rockefeller for President
Classification:
Date:
1960-1968
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 14 1/2 in. ( 9.5 x 36.8 cm )
Description:
Red and blue paper bumper sticker from one of the three Presidential campaigns of Nelson A. Rockefeller; printed, "WIN WITH/ ROCKEFELLER/ FOR PRESIDENT" in white.
Object Number:
INV.7089
Marks:
printed: center: "WIN WITH/ ROCKEFELLER/ FOR PRESIDENT"
printed: upper left corner: "ROCKEFELLER FOR PRESIDENT/ 50 W. 44th ST., N.Y., N.Y. 10036"
Gallery Label:
Nelson A. Rockefeller, New York Governor and Vice-President, ran unsuccessfully for U.S. President in 1960, 1964 and 1968 on the Republican ticket. During the same time he was re-elected Governor in 1962, 1966 and 1970.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1968
eMuseum Object ID:
32563
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
I love Rocky!
Classification:
Date:
1960-1968
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 4 in. ( 7.6 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
White paper bumper sticker from one of the three Presidential campaigns of Nelson A. Rockefeller; printed, "I LOVE/ ROCKY" in white in the center of a red heart.
Object Number:
INV.7091
Marks:
printed: center: "I LOVE/ ROCKY"
Gallery Label:
Nelson A. Rockefeller, New York Governor and Vice-President, ran unsuccessfully for U.S. President in 1960, 1964 and 1968 on the Republican ticket. During the same time he was re-elected Governor in 1962, 1966 and 1970.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1968
eMuseum Object ID:
32562
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Rockefeller
Classification:
Date:
1960-1968
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 11 in. ( 7 x 27.9 cm )
Description:
Blue paper bumper sticker from one of the three Presidential campaigns of Nelson A. Rockefeller; printed, "ROCKEFELLER" in white.
Object Number:
INV.7090
Marks:
printed: center: "ROCKEFELLER"
printed: along bottom: "ROCKEFELLER FOR PRESIDENT. 1335 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS. N. Y. C. 10019/ 158 THE TENNY PRESS. 250 W. 54TH ST. N. Y. C."
Gallery Label:
Nelson A. Rockefeller, New York Governor and Vice-President, ran unsuccessfully for U.S. President in 1960, 1964 and 1968 on the Republican ticket. During the same time he was re-elected Governor in 1962, 1966 and 1970.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1968
eMuseum Object ID:
32532
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shopping bag
Classification:
Date:
1944 or 1948
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
overall closed: 16 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. ( 41.9 x 29.2 cm )
Description:
Brown paper shopping bag from the 1944 or 1948 Presidential campaign of Thomas E. Dewey with "Women's Committee/ for/ DEWEY" printed in blue on both sides.
Object Number:
INV.7418
Marks:
printed: center: "Women's Committee/ for/ DEWEY"
printed: on handles: "USE BOTH HANDLES/ PATENT PENDING"
printed: at base: "TRADE MARK/ UNION" in a shield
Gallery Label:
Thomas E. Dewey ran on the Republican ticket against Harry Truman for president in 1944 and 1948. The slogan "Clean House with Dewey" refered to the general dissatisfaction the American public held for Truman and his legislative agenda. Dewey did not campaign on any issues, believing American negativism toward Truman would be enough for a victory. Truman was re-elected in 1948.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1948
eMuseum Object ID:
32531
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Campaign apron
Classification:
Date:
1944
Medium:
Tissue paper, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/4 x 11 1/4 in. ( 26 x 28.6 cm )
Description:
White tissue paper apron from the 1944 or 1948 Presidential campaign of Thomas E. Dewey; curved edge with a tissue paper ruffle and white cotton ties sewn accross the top; "A CLEAN SWEEP/ with/ DEWEY and/ BRICKER" printed in blue with a stylized eagle below.
Object Number:
INV.7388
Marks:
printed: center: "A CLEAN SWEEP/ with/ DEWEY and/ BRICKER"
printed: below eagle: "SIGN AND PICTORAL/ (?)/ No 6/ LOCAL 331"
Gallery Label:
Thomas E. Dewey ran on the Republican ticket against Harry Truman for president in 1944 and 1948. The slogan "Clean House with Dewey" refered to the general dissatisfaction the American public held for Truman and his legislative agenda. Dewey did not campaign on any issues, believing American negativism toward Truman would be enough for a victory. Truman was re-elected in 1948.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1944
eMuseum Object ID:
32529
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Campaign fan
Classification:
Date:
1952
Medium:
Cardboard, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 1/8 x 8 1/2 x 1/4 in. ( 46 x 21.6 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Fan from Dwight D. Eisenhower's presidential campaign; cardboard cut-out of Eisenhower's head with "I AM / AN / EISEN-HOWER / FAN" printed on the reverse; wooden handle stapled to the reverse.
Object Number:
INV.7099
Marks:
printed: reverse: "I AM/ AN/ EISEN-HOWER/ FAN"
printed: left of handle: "Product of/ EMRESS SPECIALTY CO./ 22 Jones Street/ New York 14, N. Y."
Gallery Label:
Dwight D. Eisenhower ran on the republican ticket for U.S. president in 1952 and 1956, winning both times.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1952
eMuseum Object ID:
32525
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Campaign fan
Classification:
Date:
1921-1950
Medium:
Cardboard, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 3/4 x 7 in. ( 29.8 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Cardboard fan from one of Robert Alphonso Taft's political campaigns; square fan with curved sides; printed, "Win With/ TAFT" over an elephants head surrounded by four-leaf clovers in red and green on both sides; red and green stripes around the edges; wooden waved handle stapled to the reverse.
Object Number:
INV.7413
Marks:
printed: center: "Win With/ TAFT"
Gallery Label:
Robert Alphonso Taft (1889-1953), son of United States President William Howard Taft, continued his family's political dynasty, serving in the Ohio house of representatives and the state senate for three terms. He sought nomination as the Republican candidate for the 1940 presidential election but lost to Wendell Wilkie. This campaign fan was likely produced for the 1940 election, but may date to senate campaigns as early as 1921.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
32524
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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