Collection Highlights
The Lost Cause
Date:
1871
Object Number:
PR.068.19
Medium:
Engraving
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Luce Center
Campaign necktie
Object Number:
1972.1a
Date:
1952
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 48 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. ( 123.2 x 10.8 cm )
Marks:
printed: center: "I/ K/ E"
embroidered: on tag: "Exquisite/ STYLED IN/ THE SOUTH/ by/ MASHLER'S/ HANDFINISHED TIES"
Description:
Maroon printed campaign necktie from Dwight D. Eisenhower's 1952 presidential campaign with a white circle in the lower third of the tie with "I/K/E" printed vertically in block letters across the circle.
Gallery Label:
Dwight D. Eisenhower ran on the republican ticket for U.S. president in 1952 and 1956, winning both times.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. H. Leab
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
