Object Details
associated person
Eisenhower, Dwight D.
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 Republican presidential candidate Dwight Eisenhower featured his famous campaign slogan and a map of the country symbolizing that, no matter where you might call, everyone liked Ike. The compact for Democratic nominee Adlai Stevenson used the letters of his last name. The majority of voters did like Ike—Eisenhower defeated Stevenson in 1952 and again in 1956.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Ralph E. Becker Collection of Political Americana
ID Number
PL.227739.1952.X040
catalog number
227739.1952.X040
accession number
227739
Object Name
compact
Physical Description
white (overall color)
metal (overall material)
golden (overall color)
blue (overall color)
Measurements
overall: 1/2 in x 3 1/2 in; 1.27 cm x 8.89 cm
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
general subject association
Political Campaigns
related event
Presidential Campaign of 1952
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_491726