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Gift of Richard Peplau. 2015.101.1 © 2015 The Connecticut Historical Society
Campaign pot holder
Gift of Richard Peplau. 2015.101.1 © 2015 The Connecticut Historical Society

Campaign pot holder

Subject (American, 1915 - 2000)
Subject (American, 1908 - 1982)
Date1962
MediumCotton, metal
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (Pot Holder (height x width)): 7 5/8 x 7 1/4in. (19.4 x 18.4cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Richard W. Peplau
Object number2015.101.1
DescriptionA white pot holder with brown printing and border. The printing is on a diagonal so that the metal hole in one corner would be at the top.

One side reads: "Make a Note/ Remember to Vote/ for Seely-Brown for U.S.Senator/ Pull the Second Lever/ Contributed by Conn. GOP State Central Commitee/ A.S. Pinney Chairman"

The other side reads: "For Governor John Alsop/ and/ For State Officers/ Joseph A. Adorno Lt. Governor/ Helen McNamara Loy Secretary/ William D. Graham Treasurer/ Henry Zagorski Comptroller/ Leonard Levy Attorney Gen./ Congressman-At-Large/ John Lupton/ Pull the Second Lever for Your Reublican Ticket"
Status
Not on view
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Paperweight
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1941-1947
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1962
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