Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Poster, Political |
Catalog Number |
1998.47.9 |
Maker |
Allied Printing, Chicago, Ill. |
Date |
1948 |
Material(s) |
Paper/Ink |
Dimensions |
H-14 W-11 inches |
Description |
This is an offset lithograph of a black and white photo of Thomas E. Dewey in pinstripe suit & tie. Below the photo are the words "Thomas E./Dewey/Republican National Committee, Washington, D.C./ Allied Printing/Trades/Union Label/Council/Chicago", also printed in black. |
Notes |
The Republicans nominated New York Governor Thomas Dewey to run against President Harry Truman in 1948. The result was a surprising but narrow Truman victory. |
Collection |
Political Americana Collectors of Kentucky Collection |
Event |
1948 Presidential election |
People |
Dewey, Thomas E. |
Subjects |
Posters Political posters Presidential candidates Presidential elections |
Search Terms |
political campaigns Presidential campaigns Presidential candidates Presidential elections Presidential nominees Posters |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |