Presidential Campaign T-Shirt, "Vote Obama-Biden," 2008
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Artifact Overview
Every election cycle, The Henry Ford collects objects that represent the candidates, the central issues debated, and any major events. Traditionally, this has meant collecting things like lawn signs, buttons, and bumper stickers. In recent years it has also included t-shirts, flags, and objects that incorporate online culture. This collecting encompasses a wide range of viewpoints.
Artifact Details
Artifact
T-shirt
Date Made
2008
Subject Date
04 November 2008
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made in the United States.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2012.10.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mary L. Wyatt.
Material
Cotton (Textile)
Color
Navy blue
White (Color)
Blue
Red
Dimensions
Height: 30 in (Collar to bottom)
Width: 20 in (Shoulder to shoulder)
Inscriptions
across chest:
VOTE / OBAMA * BIDEN / NOV / 4TH / WWW.BARACKOBAMA.COM
on collar tag:
Organic / BAYSIDE / MADE IN USA / Large / 100% Certified Cotton
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