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Gift of Lara Hillman, 2024.95.0, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection, No Known…
Coin Purse
Gift of Lara Hillman, 2024.95.0, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection, No Known Copyright

Coin Purse

MakerMade by A. Rifkin Co. American, founded 1892
Date2020
MediumLeatherette, nylon zipper, silk-screen imprint
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall length x height): 4 7/8 × 3 1/4in. (12.4 × 8.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Lara Hillman
DescriptionA small zipper wallet or change purse commemorating the 2020 Presidential Election during the COVID-19 Pandemic given to poll workers by the Litchfield Registrar of Voters. The bag is made of white leatherette and a black nylon zipper.

Printed on one side in red: "[image of a blue face mask behind the text] / I was an / Essential Election Poll Worker / DURING A / PANDEMIC!"

Printed on other side in red and blue: "PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION / 2020 / NOVEMBER 3RD".
Object number2024.95.0
InscribedPrinted in blue on tag attached to interior: "SPECIALTY BAGS...MADE IN U.S.A. / A. RIFKIN CO. / Established 1892 / WILKES-BARRE, PA. 18703-0878 U.S.A. / TOLL FREE 800 458-7300 www.arifkin.com"
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