Sticker Showing Skull/Punisher Logo with Donald Trump Hair, 2020

Summary

The "Punisher" skull motif originated with the fictional Marvel Comics character Frank G. Castle. A highly skilled veteran, Castle seeks to avenge the death of his family and fight crime. The skull was adopted by military personnel in the 2000s, followed by pro-police groups, white-supremacists and far-right political groups. The skull motif has been modified with Trump's iconic swooping hairstyle.

The "Punisher" skull motif originated with the fictional Marvel Comics character Frank G. Castle. A highly skilled veteran, Castle seeks to avenge the death of his family and fight crime. The skull was adopted by military personnel in the 2000s, followed by pro-police groups, white-supremacists and far-right political groups. The skull motif has been modified with Trump's iconic swooping hairstyle.

Artifact

Sticker

Date Made

2020

Subject Date

2020

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2020.155.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Adhesive

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Black (Color)
Orange (Color)
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 4.25 in

Width: 3.25 in

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