Bottle stopper, John F. Kennedy, 1960s
Bottle stopper, John F. Kennedy, 1960s
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- Description
- The German company Achatit was known for crafting political caricatures into bottle stoppers. They sold stoppers of many internationally-recognized figures including John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline. Kennedy, a Democrat, was elected president in 1960 defeating his Republican opponent Richard Nixon.
- Object Name
- Bottle Stopper
- associated person
- Kennedy, John F.
- Physical Description
- cork (overall material)
- wood (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 5 1/4 in x 2 3/4 in; 13.335 cm x 6.985 cm
- ID Number
- PL.227739.1960.X221
- catalog number
- 227739.1960.X221
- accession number
- 227739
- subject
- Political Campaigns
- See more items in
- Political and Military History: Political History, Campaign Collection
- Government, Politics, and Reform
- American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith
- Exhibition
- American Democracy
- Exhibition Location
- National Museum of American History
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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