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Democratic Donkey Campaign Pin, 1944
Artifact IDMO 1976.9.1
Object Type
Pin, Political
Maker
Unknown
Date1944
Mediumpaint on wood, metal
Dimensionsoverall H 1 3/8 in x W 2 1/2 in x D 1/2 in (3.5 cm x 6.4 cm x 1.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionA wooden campaign pin in the shape of a donkey. The natural wood-colored donkey has black and white paint to marking the mane, hooves, ears, etc. On the donkey's rump, lettered in black, is the word DEMO. The donkey has a pin backing.Historical NoteThis pin is one in a group of four identical pins (MO 1976.9.1-4) used in the 1944 campaign. They were sent to Franklin D. Roosevelt by Andrew E. Potter, Campaign Manager for the County Democratic Executive Committee, St. Petersburg, Florida.
Additional Details
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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