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Stained glass window
ca. 1656
1951.414c
Glass
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Decorative Arts
George McGovern campaign scarf
Object name
George McGovern campaign scarf
Date
1972
Medium
Synthetic fabric
Dimensions
Overall: 60 x 12 1/2 in. (152.4 x 31.8 cm)
Description
Cream-colored imitation silk scarf printed in red "George McGovern" and in blue "For President" down center; words "opportunity, justice, unity, peace, togetherness, honesty, truth" printed in blue along sides.
Credit Line
Gift of Frederick Michel
Object Number
2008.37
Gallery Label
This scarf was produced for the campaign of democratic presidential candidate George McGovern (b. 1922), who waged an anti-war crusade against incumbent Richard Nixon in 1972. McGovern lost the election in a landslide.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
