Collection Highlights
Pictorial map of New York and vicinity, showing the suburban towns, and railroad and water communications
Date:
1871
Object Number:
LIB.NS4.M32.3.10.1
Medium:
Black ink on paper, backed with cloth
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Luce Center
Campaign fan
Object Number:
INV.7099
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 )
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."
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.
Gallery Label:
Dwight D. Eisenhower ran on the republican ticket for U.S. president in 1952 and 1956, winning both times.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
