Light bulb, Democratic Party, 1968
date: label: date made
content: 1968
name: label: associated institution
content: Democratic National Party
notes: label: Description
content: Neon-glow lamps were invented in 1921 and novelty electrodes in a variety of shapes that glowed red-orange were added a decade later. A donkey shape, available since the 1940s, was featured in this bulb sold by duro-lite during the 1968 presidential campaign. The packaging on this 3-watt Democratic-themed bulb and its Republican counterpart promoted many reasons to purchase this item: “Support your Political Party with this authentic mascot that lights up in full glory. . . . Makes ideal night light, especially for children’s room. . . . Cozy, warm effect enhances room atmosphere in den, recreation room. A most unusual conversation piece.”
topic: label: general subject association
content: Political Campaigns
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content: Political History: Political History, Campaign Collection
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content: Government, Politics, and Reform
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content: American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith
label: Exhibition
content: American Democracy
label: Exhibition Location
content: National Museum of American History
creditLine: label: Credit Line
content: Duro-lite Lamps, Inc.
dataSource: label: Data Source
content: National Museum of American History
identifier: label: ID Number
content: PL.281977.02
label: catalog number
content: 281977.02
label: accession number
content: 281977
objectType: label: Object Name
content: Lamp Bulb
physicalDescription: label: Physical Description
content: glass, metal (overall material)
label: Measurements
content: overall: 4 in x 2 1/2 in; 10.16 cm x 6.35 cm