Collection Highlights
Ki On Twog Ky (also known as Cornplanter ), 1732/40-1836
1796
1867.314
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Campaign fan
Object name
Campaign fan
Date
1944 or 1948
Medium
Cardboard
Dimensions
Overall: 9 3/4 x 10 1/2 in. ( 24.8 x 26.7 cm )
Description
Blue cardboard hand-held fan from the 1944 or 1948 Presidential campaign of Thomas E. Dewey; arched shape with a finger hole toward the bottom; "DEWEY" printed in white with a stylized eagle below on both sides.
Object Number
INV.7414
Marks
printed: center: "DEWEY"
printed: below fingerhole: "PAT./ GOGERTY DISPLAYS/ MOUNT VERNON. N. Y./ 623 I. P. F. U."
Gallery Label
Thomas E. Dewey ran on the Republican ticket against Harry Truman, for president in 1944 and 1948. The slogan "Clean House with Dewey" refered to the general dissatisfaction the American public held for Truman and his legislative agenda. Dewey did not campaign on any issues, believing American negativism toward Truman would be enough for a victory. Truman was re-elected in 1948.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
