Collection Highlights
Camp Bed
1777-1785
1871.8
Wood, canvas, iron
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Campaign fan
Object name
Campaign fan
Date
1952
Medium
Cardboard, wood
Dimensions
Overall: 18 1/8 x 8 1/2 x 1/4 in. ( 46 x 21.6 x 0.6 cm )
Description
Fan from Dwight D. Eisenhower's presidential campaign; cardboard cut-out of Eisenhower's head with "I AM/ AN/ EISEN-HOWER/ FAN" printed on the reverse; wooden handle stapled to the reverse.
Object Number
INV.7099
Marks
printed: reverse: "I AM/ AN/ EISEN-HOWER/ FAN"
printed: left of handle: "Product of/ EMRESS SPECIALTY CO./ 22 Jones Street/ New York 14, N. Y."
Gallery Label
Dwight D. Eisenhower ran on the republican ticket for U.S. president in 1952 and 1956, winning both times.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
