Playing Cards from John F. Kerry Presidential Campaign, 2004
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Artifact Overview
Creative entrepreneurs design unique presidential political items for collectors and staunch party supporters. Parody Productions created this pro-John Kerry deck of cards. The deck depicts a host of Democratic Party leaders supporting the Massachusetts Senator's 2004 run for the Presidency. (Republicans George W. Bush and Dick Cheney are depicted as jokers.) A pro-Bush deck -- with Democrats as jokers -- was also produced.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Playing cards
Date Made
2004
Subject Date
2004
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2009.14.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Gregory Gniotczynski.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Ink
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black (Color)
Blue
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 3.625 in
Width: 2.625 in
Length: 0.75 in
Inscriptions
On front: John F. Kerry/ Presidential Deck/ Playing Cards
On back: John F. Kerry/ for President/ in 2004/ This deck of playing cards/ is suitable for all card games./ Kerry, 2004 Inc. receives no proceeds/ from the sale of this merchandise.
On sides: www.KerryDeck.com
On top: Made in the U.S.A.
On bottom: Brought to you/ by Parody Productions,/ Cincinnati, Ohio
On front of cards: VOTE/ KERRY/ WWW.KERRYDECK.COM
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