Compact, Adlai Stevenson, 1950s

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Object Details

referenced

Stevenson, Adlai

Description

Compacts are small cases containing a mirror, face powder, and a puff that are designed to fit in women’s purses. This one, made to resemble a rotary telephone dial, was marketed to both Republican and Democratic women. The compact promoting Democratic presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson used his name while the one for his Republican opponent Dwight Eisenhower featured his famous campaign slogan “I Like Ike.” The majority of voters did like him—Eisenhower defeated Stevenson in 1952 and again in 1956.

Credit Line

Nanine Young

ID Number

PL.285783.095

accession number

285783

catalog number

285783.095

Object Name

compact

Physical Description

metal (overall material)

blue, white, red, gold (overall color)

Measurements

overall: 1/2 in x 3 1/2 in; 1.27 cm x 8.89 cm

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Political History: Political History, Campaign Collection

Government, Politics, and Reform

American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith

Exhibition

American Democracy

Exhibition Location

National Museum of American History

Data Source