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Campaign Cupcakes
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A young woman and an elderly woman are smiling at each other over a tray filled with cupcakes decorated with "IKE in '56" campaign buttons and tiny American flags. The young woman is wearing a dress, and the elderly woman is wearing a quilted bed jacket tied with a bow.
October 10, 1956
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Publication Information
| Creator | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
|---|---|
| Date Created | October 10, 1956 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s |
|---|---|
| Call Number | CF 6732 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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W012AFC
WHi 96483
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