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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 Quilt
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Democratic Donkey Quilt

Artifact IDMO 1941.10.53
Object Type Quilt, Bed
Maker
Date1936
MediumTextile (cotton)
Dimensionsoverall H 88 1/4 in x W 74 3/4 in (224.2 cm x 189.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA pieced, appliquéd, and embroidered cotton quilt featuring the Democratic donkey. The quilt is divided into 12 red, white, and blue blocks, each with an appliquéd gray denim donkey with "DEM." on its side. White and red text running down the center of the quilt reads: IN HONOR / OF / FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT / 1936 / 523 / LANDON G.O.P. / 8. Decorating the blue perimeter border and block corners are 48 appliquéd white stars, each bearing the name of a state and the number of electoral votes which FDR, and his opponent Alf Ladon, received in the 1936 presidential election. Stars in FDR's favor have red and blue embroidered text, and stars in Landon's favor have black embroidered text.
Historical NoteIn the 1936 presidential election, Americans reelected Franklin Roosevelt to a second term. This quilt commemorates the President's landslide victory over his opponent, Republican Alfred M. Landon of Kansas. FDR carried 46 states and Landon carried two states.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated as a bequest of Franklin D. Roosevelt to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in 1947.
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGift Items and Commemorative Artifacts (National Archives Identifier 782690)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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