Contributed by Margaret Chase Smith Library
Description
A "Tooti Bag" souvenir from the 1964 Republican National Convention. It is bean-bag with a yellow satin tag attached that is stampled "M.C. Smith 64" in black ink.
The bag is filled with granulated crystalline silicon dioxide and can be heated and used as a heating pad.
Maine Senator Margaret Chase Smith sought the presidency in 1964. She was the first woman to have her name placed in nomination by a major political party.
About This Item
- Title: 1964 Republican National Convention Souvenir
- Creator: Creative Ideas Company, Hawthorne, California
- Creation Date: 1964
- Subject Date: 1964
-
Locations:
- Skowhegan, Somerset County, ME
- San Francisco, CA
- Media: Cloth, silicon dioxide
- Dimensions: 12.70 cm x 6.35 cm
- Local Code: 873.2
- Object Type: Physical Object
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Political elections
- Political campaigns
- Smith, Margaret Chase, 1897-1995
- Presidents--Elections
- Republican National Convention
- Souvenirs
People
For more information about this item, contact:
Margaret Chase Smith Library56 Norridgewock Avenue, Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-7133
Website
This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. No Permission is required to use the low-resolution watermarked image for educational use, or as allowed by the applicable copyright. For all other uses, permission is required.
Please post your comment below to share with others. If you'd like to privately share a comment or correction with MMN staff, please send us a message with this link.
