Democratic Donkey Campaign Pin, 1940
Object numberMO 1997.38.1
Name
Pin, Political
Maker
Mary Forehand
Maker
Ruth Forehand
Date1940
Mediumcorn husks, beads, fabric, metal
Dimensionsoverall H 2 in x W 2 1/8 in x D 1/2 in (5.1 cm x 5.4 cm x 1.3 cm )
DescriptionA handmade campaign pin in the shape of a donkey. The natural-colored donkey is made of braided corn husks. Black beads form the eyes. Natural-colored fabric has been used to create the ears and a blanket hanging over the back of the donkey. The blanket is edged with a red ink border and has "DEM." written in blue ink. A safety pin is attached on the reverse side.
Label TextThis pin is one of two donkey pins (MO 1997.38.1-2) sent to Eleanor Roosevelt on October 28, 1940 by the makers, Mary and Ruth Forehand (ages 12 and 13) of Carter's Creek, Tennessee.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteTransferred from the Eleanor Roosevelt Papers: 50.9, FDR Library Archives, 1997.
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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