"In this House, We Believe:" Yard Sign, 2020

Summary

The day after the 2016 Presidential election, Kristin Garvey created the first handmade "In this house" yard sign. Garvey's sign gained traction online and was mass produced by the Wisconsin Alliance for Women's Health. The sign's list of statements had wide-ranging appeal and became shorthand for values associated with anti-Trump ideals. Its popularity inspired unauthorized versions, addressing specific causes.

The day after the 2016 Presidential election, Kristin Garvey created the first handmade "In this house" yard sign. Garvey's sign gained traction online and was mass produced by the Wisconsin Alliance for Women's Health. The sign's list of statements had wide-ranging appeal and became shorthand for values associated with anti-Trump ideals. Its popularity inspired unauthorized versions, addressing specific causes.

Artifact

Sign (Declaratory or advertising artifact)

Date Made

2020

Creators

Unknown

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2020.209.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal

Color

Black (Color)
Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 33.75 in

Width: 23.75 in

Length: .188 in

Inscriptions

on front and back of sign: IN THIS HOUSE, WE BELIEVE: / BLACK LIVES MATTER / WOMEN'S RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS / NO HUMAN IS ILLEGAL / SCIENCE IS REAL / LOVE IS LOVE / NO MATTER YOUR FAITH OR ABILITY / KINDNESS IS EVERYTHING / (C) KRISTIN JONES BIT.LY/KINDNESSISEVERYTHING

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