Collapsible Modular Voting Booths, 1920-1935
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Artifact Overview
Toward the end of the 19th century, reformers introduced changes to prevent manipulation and make American elections more honest. New ballot designs and reforms at polling places helped voters keep their choices secret. Voting booths like these provided a private place to mark ballots.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Voting booth
Date Made
1920-1935
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by the Douglas manufacturing Company, Crete, Nebraska.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2010.55.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Canvas
Metal
Wood (Plant material)
Color
Black (Color)
Brown
Tan (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 73.25 in
Width: 56.75 in
Depth: 28.25 in
Inscriptions
Stenciled on canvas panels: DOUGLAS COLLAPSIBLE / VOTING BOOTH / MADE BY / DOUGLAS MFG. CO. / CRETE, NEB
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