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Democratic Campaign Bootjack, 1932

Object numberMO 2009.6.7
Dateca. 1932
Mediumpaint on metal (iron)
Dimensionsoverall H 11 in x W 4 5/8 in x D 2 in (27.9 cm x 11.7 cm x 5.1 cm )

DescriptionA brown-painted iron bootjack. It is in the shape of a donkey's head with text within the ears: ROOSEVELT / IN 32. There is no maker's mark.
Label TextThis campaign novelty item is on display in the 1932 ELECTION CAMPAIGN exhibit in the Museum’s THE PROMISE OF CHANGE gallery.
Additional Details
Credit LineGift of the Mary D. Carmichael 2006 Charitable Remainder Trust
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