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Gift of the Family of Former State Rep. Muriel Yacavone, 2023.39.25, Connecticut Museum of Cult…
Wooden Campaign Nickel
Gift of the Family of Former State Rep. Muriel Yacavone, 2023.39.25, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection

Wooden Campaign Nickel

Subject George A. Athanson American, died 2000
Mediumwood; ink
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 1 1/2in. (3.8cm)
ClassificationsGovernment and Politics
Credit LineGift of the Family of Former State Rep. Muriel Yacavone
DescriptionRound wooden campaign nickel. Printed in black on front: “DON’T LET ANYONE FOOL YOU / Let George Do It! / Mayor / GEORGE A. / ATHANSON / ‘Hartford’”. Printed in black on reverse: "WOODEN NICKEL / [image of a Native man]."
Object number2023.39.25
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
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