Playing Cards from John F. Kerry Presidential Campaign, 2004

Summary

Creative entrepreneurs design unique presidential political items for collectors and staunch party supporters. Parody Productions created this pro-John Kerry deck of cards. The deck depicts a host of Democratic Party leaders supporting the Massachusetts Senator's 2004 run for the Presidency. (Republicans George W. Bush and Dick Cheney are depicted as jokers.) A pro-Bush deck -- with Democrats as jokers -- was also produced.

Creative entrepreneurs design unique presidential political items for collectors and staunch party supporters. Parody Productions created this pro-John Kerry deck of cards. The deck depicts a host of Democratic Party leaders supporting the Massachusetts Senator's 2004 run for the Presidency. (Republicans George W. Bush and Dick Cheney are depicted as jokers.) A pro-Bush deck -- with Democrats as jokers -- was also produced.

Artifact

Playing cards

Date Made

2004

Subject Date

2004

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2009.14.5

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Gregory Gniotczynski.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Ink

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Black (Color)
Blue
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 3.625 in

Width: 2.625 in

Length: 0.75 in

Inscriptions

On front: John F. Kerry/ Presidential Deck/ Playing Cards On back: John F. Kerry/ for President/ in 2004/ This deck of playing cards/ is suitable for all card games./ Kerry, 2004 Inc. receives no proceeds/ from the sale of this merchandise. On sides: www.KerryDeck.com On top: Made in the U.S.A. On bottom: Brought to you/ by Parody Productions,/ Cincinnati, Ohio On front of cards: VOTE/ KERRY/ WWW.KERRYDECK.COM

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