M-322: Dr. Allen B. and Helen S. Shopmaker American Political Collection

The Shopmaker Collection contains over three thousand items ranging from a George Washington token dated 1789 to buttons and textiles endorsing candidates in the 2008 election. The variety of objects reflects the changing tastes of the American public and the available production technologies, ranging from 19th century brass jewelry and clothing buttons embossed with candidate's names and party symbols to today's modern, mass-produced buttons, and from porcelain plates embellished with a portrait of First Lady Helen Taft to Nancy Reagan paper dolls. With artifacts representing nearly every American election, the Shopmaker Collection provides the viewer with a broad look at how candidates have used images, slogans and symbols to woo the public, and how the public has expressed its own, often outspoken, opinions on both individuals and issues.
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"Carpenters and Hillary" T-shirt
Blue cotton t-shirt with "Carpenters & Hilary 2016" in red, white, and blue using Clinton's signature arrow design on the chest. The back of the t-shirt has the same symbol with the words "Building a Strong America" in white. Produced and distributed by the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America.
Barack Obama: Eight Years Magazine
10 7/8 inches by 8 inches grey Time Magazine special edition titled in white and black letters "Barack Obama: Eight Years". In the top left corner there are red and black letters spelling "TIME SPECIAL EDITION". The front cover is mostly taken up by a photograph of Barack Obama. The magazine is divided into three sections "A Distinctive Agenda", History in the Making", and Beyond the White House". There are 96 pages. The back cover has a photograph of President Obama in the Oval Office at his desk talking of the phone.
Bernie Sanders - Finally A Reason To Vote Sticker
A black and white photo of presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is overlaid over the American flag. Written in typewriter print to his left it reads "FINALLY A REASON TO VOTE". Overlaid over Bernie Sanders and the American flag are newspaper articles that reflect Sanders' campaign stances.
Bernie Sanders Skate Flier
6 inch by 4 inch event flier for a free rollerskating event in support of Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign. Yellow and white text and illustrations over a black background.
Bush Bottled Root Beer
Bottled root beer with Republican elephant logo and "Bush" in blue. Produced by Fitz’s Bottling Company
Carson Bottled Root Beer
Bottled root beer with Democrat donkey logo and "Carson" in blue. Produced by Fitz’s Bottling Company
Clinton Bottled Root Beer
Bottled root beer with Democrat donkey logo and "Clinton" in blue. Produced by Fitz’s Bottling Company
Cruz Bottled Root Beer
Bottled root beer with Republican elephant logo and "Cruz" in blue. Produced by Fitz’s Bottling Company.
Girl Scouts Voting Sticker
2 inches by 2 inches white sticker with black lettering that reads, "girl scouts of eastern missouri Thank you for voting! Troop 794". Next to the text is the Girl Scout logo in green.
Hillary for America Sticker
Strip of two unused 2 1/2 inch round blue stickers, taken from a large roll. In the center is a capital letter "H" with a red arrow making up the crossbar. White text below reads "hillaryclinton.com".
I Voted Sticker
Large white oval sticker with the words "I Voted" in blue lettering along with a waving American flag, issued in Avondale, Pennsylvania
I Voted Sticker (NC)
Small white oval sticker with the words "I Voted" in blue lettering along with a waving American flag, issued in Dunn, North Carolina
I Voted; NYC Votes Sticker
Printed circular pale blue sticker displaying the Statue of Liberty with the words "I Voted" in red, white, and blue, and with the words "NYC Votes", issued in Brooklyn, New York
I Will Vote Button
Round pin back button with blue background and the words "I WILL VOTE" with a check mark inside the O of Vote and the web address IWILLVOTE.COM in white letters. "I Will Vote" was a 2016 campaign associated with the Democrat National Committee.
I'm a Georgia Voter Sticker
Printed circular white sticker with an image of a peach hanging from a small branch and displaying the words "I'm a Georgia Voter", issued in Gainesville, Georgia
Kasich Bottled Root Beer
Bottled root beer with Republican elephant logo and "Kasich" in blue. Produced by Fitz’s Bottling Company
MAGA Card
5 inch by 3 1/2 inch card. A blue box contains white letters spelling "TRUMP". Below, blue and red text reads "Make America great again!" A blue border frames the outer edge of the card, with five red stars at the center top and bottom. The reverse contains black text thanking for a donation and requesting engagement with "#TeamTrump" on social media by tagging "@RealDonaldTrump". At the bottom is a small box containing text reading "Paid for by Donald J. Trump for President, Inc.".
Marco Rubio Bumper Sticker
3 inches by 10 3/4 inches unused white vinyl bumper sticker with red and blue letters. In the middle there are red and blue letters spelling "marco rubio" with the "rubio" part blue and with a red continental United States over the "i" in place of the dot. Beneath are red letters spelling "A NEW AMREICAN CENTURY". 3 inches by 10 3/4 inches unused.
President Barack Obama Print
7 15/16 inches by 4 15/16 inches blue card with white and black writing. There are white letters at the top spelling "PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA". Below the white writing is a picture of Barack Obama. In between two white lines is a quote in white lettering by Barack Obama. Bottom middle there is the campaign logo. At the bottom there is a black outline box with black letters spelling "Paid for by the Missouri Democratic State Committee". Graphic Communications Conference union imprint bottom right corner. The back of the card is white with information and pictures about Barack Obama and Claire McCaskill. At the bottom, blue and red letters spell "Vote Democratic, November 6th.
Romney-Ryan Bumper Sticker
2 7/8 inches by 9 inches unused blue vinyl bumper sticker with white writing. On the left side is an image of Mitt Romney with his signature underneath. At the top middle there are white letters spelling "ROMNEY-RYAN MITTROMNEY.COM". The "R" in the first Romney is stylized and is red, white, and blue.
Rubio Rootbeer
Bottled root beer with Republican elephant logo and "Rubio" in blue. Produced by Fitz’s Bottling Company.
Sanders Bottled Root Beer
Bottled root beer with Democrat donkey logo and "Sanders" in blue. Produced by Fitz’s Bottling Company
Trump Bottled Root Beer
Bottled root beer with Republican elephant logo and "Trump" in blue. Produced by Fitz’s Bottling Company
Vote Art Poster
11 inches by 17 inches poster with an orange background featuring a stylized image of Grant Wood's painting American Gothic but with the two figures wearing "I VOTED" buttons. Underneath the image of the painting are the words "AMERICANS FAVOR CANDIDATES WHO SUPPORT DOUBLING FEDERAL ARTS FUNDING TO $1 PER CAPITA.", "An overwhelming majority of Americans see the arts as important to improving education, quality of life, and the economy. People who participate in the arts are also more likely to vote.", "LISTEN. REFLECT. CHOOSE. VOTE ART." Below this are the dates and locations for the 2016 Republican and Democratic National Conventions. The lettering is white except for the dates, which are in yellow. The bottom of the poster features a white stripe with the logos for Americans for the Arts ACTION Fund and AMERICANS for the ARTS, along with where to get further information.
Vote Tuesday Door Hang
5 1/2 inches by 17 inches blue door hanger. At the top in white letters are the words "ORGANIZING FOR AMERICA" next to the Obama campaign logo in white. Below this are the words "VOTE TUESDAY" and "NOVEMBER 6TH FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA". Below this is a picture of President Barack Obama waving. At the bottom of the door hanger is white and navy blue lettering that reads, "POLLS ARE OPEN" and "6:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M." Below is a white rectangle with navy blue and blue lettering that reads, "VOTE.BARACKOBAMA.COM" and "1-855-MO2-VOTE (1-855-662-8683)". Adhered to the top of the door hang is a red, white, and blue, "I VOTED" sticker. On the back of the door hang is navy blue and white lettering that reads, "VOTE FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA & VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN", "VOTE FOR U.S. SENTATOR CLAIRE McCASKILL", and, "VOTE FOR GOVERNOR JAY NIXON". Below each set of lettering is an image of the person named. Below is white and black lettering reading, "YOU WILL VOTE HERE" and "Bel-Nor Village Hall 6416 Natural Bridge Rd. Nor.015". At the bottom of the door hang is grey and blue lettering that reads, "VOTE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH POLLS ARE OPEN" and "6:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M." Below is a description of valid forms of ID". Below is lettering that reads the same as the contact information on the front.

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