99.57.1

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Fashion and Politics_24 Left to right 86.130.321 (scarf wall), 91.128.3 (dress), 99.57.1 (flag dress), 93.131.1 (bag case), 92.171.48 (shoes case), U.2240, U.2241, U.2242, U.2243, U.2244, U.2245 (pins case), 2009.26.1, 2009.25.1, 2009.27.1 (t shirts wall), 92.171.31 (jacket)

Object: Dress

Brand: James Sterling Paper Fashions, Ltd.

Date: 1968

Medium: Printed non-woven cellulose

Country: USA

Credit Line: Gift of Ellen Conovitz

Object number: 99.57.1

DescriptionSleeveless A-line paper shift dress screen printed with black and white photo image of Hubert Humphrey on front and back bodice, vertical Stars and Stripes American flag design in red, white and dark blue; for 1968 campaign

Label Text:This dress (pictured right) functioned as a wearable campaign poster for Hubert Humphrey, U.S. presidential candidate in 1968. Manufactured for mass consumption, paper dresses were in such high demand during the 1960s that they became valuable promotional tools for everything from political agendas to Pop Art.

In Collection(s)

1960s

Exhibitions:

Fashion & Politics