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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Willkie and McNary Campaign Lapel Tab, 1940
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Willkie and McNary Campaign Lapel Tab, 1940

Object numberMO 1976.46.92
Maker (American, founded 1895)
Date1940
Mediumpaint on metal (tin)
Dimensionsoverall H 1 1/2 in x W 13/16 in (3.8 cm x 2.1 cm )

DescriptionAn unused round lapel tab from the campaign of Wendell Willkie and Charles McNary. At the center of a white button is a red, white, and blue patriotic shield. Encircling the shield is blue text that reads: WILLKIE / McNARY. Union bugs are printed on either side of the shield. The manufacturer's information is printed on the tab.
Label TextWendell Willkie and Charles McNary were the Republican Party’s presidential and vice presidential candidates in 1940.
Additional Details
Credit LineGift of Jerome K. Wilcox
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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