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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.
Landon Campaign Figurine, 1936
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Landon Campaign Figurine, 1936

Artifact IDMO 2013.3
Object Type Novelty, Campaign
Maker
Date1936
Mediumpaint on metal
Dimensionsoverall H 3 in x W 5 in x D 2 3/4 in (7.6 cm x 12.7 cm x 7 cm )
Physical DescriptionA painted die cast figurine of an elephant from Alfred Landon's campaign. The elephant sports a red blanket over its back which reads (on both sides): LAND-ON / ROOSEVELT / 1936.
Historical NoteAlfred Landon was the 1936 Republican candidate for President. This figurine is on display in the 1936 ELECTION CAMPAIGN exhibit in the Museum’s NEW DEAL gallery.
Additional Details
Credit LineGift of Crystal A. Perry
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesCampaign Memorabilia (National Archives Identifier 778819)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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