Photo Cards, W.E. Leppien as "Uncle Sam"

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Object Details

Description

Wilburt E. Leppien first appeared as Uncle Sam in 1956 and took part in numerous ceremonies and parades across the country, including five presidential inaugurations. Leppien handed out these cards at his appearances.

Credit Line

Marcella M. Leppien

ID Number

1984.0974.03

accession number

1984.0974

catalog number

1984.0974.03

Object Name

Cards

Object Type

cards

Physical Description

paper (overall material)

black, white (overall color)

Measurements

overall: 3 3/4 in x 2 19/32 in; 9.525 cm x 6.604 cm

place made

United States: Wisconsin

See more items in

Political History: Political History, General History Collection

Government, Politics, and Reform

American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith

Exhibition

American Democracy

Exhibition Location

National Museum of American History

Data Source

National Museum of American History

depicted

Uncle Sam

used

Parades

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a3-656c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_531663