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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.
Democratic Donkey Campaign Pin, 1940
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Democratic Donkey Campaign Pin, 1940

Artifact IDMO 1997.38.1
Object Type Pin, Political
Maker
Maker
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 )
Physical 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.
Historical NoteThis 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)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
CopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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