Bumper attachment, Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1930s

Description:

Before paper bumper stickers were invented in the 1940s, cars were decorated with metal signs known as bumper or license plate attachments. The shape of this one promoting Democratic candidate Franklin D. Roosevelt suggests it was intended to be attached to a license plate. This design is similar to one used on other campaign items displayed during FDR’s four victories in 1932, 1936, 1940, and 1944.

Used: Political Campaigns

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See more items in: Government, Politics, and Reform, American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2015.0200.176Accession Number: 2015.0200Catalog Number: 2015.0200.176

Object Name: license plate attachmentmetal sign

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-b341-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1830007

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