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Tire cover
Image Not Available for Tire cover

Tire cover

Date1924 or 1927
MediumCardboard, elasticized canvas
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 29 1/2in. (74.9cm)
Credit LineConnecticut Historial Society collections
DescriptionPolitical tire cover for a sign or drum, advertising senatorial campaign of Hiram Bingham. Black background with white lettering. Image of Bingham in center of cover.
Object number1988.54.0
Markings"U.S. SENATOR/ (man's photo)/HIRAM BINGHAM/VOTE/REPUBLICAN!" "PATS. NO 1755135- 1789180" "UNION LABEL/ PAINTERS ??? DECORATORS/THE NELSON BREEZE C_".
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Mechanics Savings Bank
patented 3 July 1923