Collection Highlights
Astor House
Date:
ca.1853-1859
Object Number:
PR.020.65.1
Medium:
Wood Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Political novelty
Object Number:
2002.1.4614
Date:
1988
Medium:
Plastic, cloth
Dimensions:
2 3/4 x 2 1/8 x 1 1/2 in.
Description:
A novelty clip molded to resemble 1988 Presidential candidate Michael Dukakis with a red furry body, moveable head and hands that act as a clip that opens and closes when the back is squeezed. Michael Dukakis (b. 1933) Mass. Democrat; member of Massachusetts state house of representatives, 1963-70; candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts, 1970; Governor of Massachusetts, 1975-79, 1983-91; candidate for President of the United States, 1988.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
