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Gift of Mike Marin, 1992.117.1 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Sam Gejdenson Pot Holder
Gift of Mike Marin, 1992.117.1 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Sam Gejdenson Pot Holder

Mediumcotton; embroidery thread
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 5 5/8 × 5 5/8in. (14.3 × 14.3cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineGift of Mike Marin
DescriptionA political pot holder that is made of material printed with repeated blocks of the following: "RE-ELECT CONGRESSMAN/ SAM/ Gejdenson/ Union Printed Textile Workers," in blue and white with a navy blue piping trim and loop in one corner to hang the pot holder.
Object number1992.117.1
NotesHistorical Note: Sam Gejdenson ran for United States Representative of Connecticut's 2nd District, and was elected to several terms in the 1980's-1990's.
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