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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.
Republican Campaign Novelty Pocket Mirror, 1932
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Republican Campaign Novelty Pocket Mirror, 1932

Object numberMO 2016.9
Name Mirror, Hand
Artist (American, 1870 - 1947)
Maker (American, 1898 - 2008)
Date1932
Mediumplastic (celluloid), paper, metal, glass
Dimensionsoverall Diam 2 3/8 in (6 cm )
DescriptionA small, round pocket mirror. On the front is a black and white illustration by Guy Lockwood of an elephant labeled "GOP" pushing a truck marked "US & Co. In the foreground, a donkey is kicking its back legs into the air. The image is encircled by black text that reads: IT’S AN ELEPHANT’S JOB / NO TIME FOR "DONKEY-BUSINESS"! A mirror is encased on the reverse side. The manufacturer's information is printed along the rim of the encasement.
Label TextThough this pocket mirror was made for the 1932 campaign, the Lockwood illustration was taken from a 1928 campaign poster.
Additional Details
Credit LineGift of John E. Vargo
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesCampaign Memorabilia (National Archives Identifier 778819)
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