Tie clip, Adlai Stevenson, 1950s

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Object Details

depicted

Stevenson, Adlai

Description

Lenticular or “flasher” buttons that can be shifted to change images between designs were first used in the 1952 presidential campaign. The lenticular attachment on this tie clip alternates between the slogan “Vote Adlai” and a picture of Adlai Stevenson, the Democratic nominee for president in 1952 and 1956. In both elections, Stevenson was defeated by the Republican candidate Dwight Eisenhower.

Credit Line

Charles Seliger

ID Number

1993.0141.11

catalog number

1993.0141.11

accession number

1993.0141

Object Name

Tie Pin

Physical Description

metal (overall material)

silver; black; white (overall color)

Measurements

overall: 1 3/8 in x 2 in x 1/2 in; 3.4925 cm x 5.08 cm x 1.27 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