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Dragonfly Table lamp
c. 1900-1906
N84.113
Glass, bronze
Artist/Maker: Tiffany Studios

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Campaign thimble: Willkie for President

Campaign thimble: Willkie for President
Title
Campaign thimble: Willkie for President
Object name 
Thimble
Date 
1940
Related People 
Campaign Of: Wendell Willkie
Medium 
Bakelite
Dimensions 
Overall: 3/4 x 3/4 in. ( 1.9 x 1.9 cm )
Description 
Red, white and blue Bakelite campaign thimble with inscription: "GOD SAVE AMERICA/WILLKIE for PRESIDENT"
Credit Line 
Gift of Vee Hansen
Object Number 
1940.788
Gallery Label 
In 1940, Wendell Willkie was the Republican nominee for President.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.