Symbol, Political
Object number2015.22.1706
Date1951
MediumMetal (silver?)
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionSword-shaped letter opener. Embossed text on both sides on sword hilt.DimensionsLength x Width x Depth: 8.563 × 2.5 × 0.438 in. (21.8 × 6.4 × 1.1 cm)InscriptionsFront: "LINCOLN DAY / IN HONOR OF / LLOYD H. WOOD / LT. GOVERNOR / FEB. 8, 1951 / TESTIMONIAL DINNER".
Back: "SPONSORED BY / MONTGOMERY / COUNTY / REPUBLICAN / COMMITTEE / AT / SUNNYBROOK / BALLROOM / POTTSTOWN, PA."
Related institution
Montgomery County Republican Committee
Related person
Lloyd H. Wood
Previous owner
Republican Party
(United States, founded 1854)
Related institution
Republican Party
(United States, founded 1854)
On View
Not on view
1939
1940-1994
c. 1900
Cecily Hogg
