Museum Collections
Luce Center
John Kerry Campaign bandana
Object Number:
2004.20
Date:
2004
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 21 1/4 x 21 3/4 in. ( 54 x 55.2 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: "BIKERS FOR/KERRY/2004"
Inscription: "Allied Printing/Union Label/Trades Council/San Antonio"
Description:
Black cotton kerchief printed in orange and white with inscription "BIKERS FOR/KERRY/2004" and image of motorcycle on orange shield.
Gallery Label:
Democrat John Kerry of Massachusetts opposed incumbent president George W. Bush in the presidential election of 2004. Once common devices of political propaganda, political bandannas are rare in twenty first-century campaigns. This example was produced by a special interest group--motorcyclists--who used the bandannas for a functional purpose (to keep hair from the face while riding) as well as a political one.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.