Obama Dog Sweater, 2012

Summary

The online sale of presidential campaign items has become routine. A candidate's website will have typical branded items such as buttons, bumper stickers or yard signs for supporters to buy--but smart campaign marketers also offer materials that reflect a lifestyle bond between voters and their candidate. In 2012, Democrats who supported dog-owning President Obama could order this sweater for their canine.

The online sale of presidential campaign items has become routine. A candidate's website will have typical branded items such as buttons, bumper stickers or yard signs for supporters to buy--but smart campaign marketers also offer materials that reflect a lifestyle bond between voters and their candidate. In 2012, Democrats who supported dog-owning President Obama could order this sweater for their canine.

Artifact

Sweater

Date Made

2012

Subject Date

2012

Creators

Unknown

Place of Creation

United States 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2012.112.5

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Synthetic fiber

Color

Dark blue
Red
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 15.25 in

Width: 10.25 in

Inscriptions

tag: DRESS CODE / "OBAMA DOG" / MADE IN USA / L /

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