Symbol, Political
Object number2006.5.1
Date1967-1975
MediumStryofoam; Paper; Elastic; Metal
Credit LineGift of Barn Liberati
DescriptionOval, ivory-colored Styrofoam campaign hat with paper ribbon around the brim.Dimensions3.625 x 10.75 x 12 in. (9.2 x 27.3 x 30.5 cm)Marks"J HATS / MADE IN U.S.A. / SCRANTON, PENNA."
Paper ribbon-" VOTE DEMOCRAT [image of star, image of donkey] "VOTE DEMOCRAT" [image of star, image of donkey]
Historical NotesThis hat is part of a political memorabilia collection from the donor's family. They used the objects to show their support for the Democratic Allegheny County Commissioner team of Leonard Staisey and Tom Foerster. Staisey, a state Senator and judge, and Foerster, a seven-term state legislator, frequently campaigned together from the late-1960s through the mid-1970s. As Commissioners, their administration pursued expansions to the county park system and its social service network, anti-pollution efforts, and the construction of the Community College of Allegheny County, among other projects.
Related person
Leonard C. Staisey
(1920 - 1990)
Related institution
Democratic Party
Related person
Thomas J. Foerster
(1927 - 2000)
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