A Multiplicity of George Washingtons
The first century of presidential merchandise
This is the second of three posts about the material culture around American politics as we careen toward election day in the United States. Think of it as a little bit of counter-programming to the chaos and dread — and a reminder that American politics hasn’t always been this way.
This week: George Washington merch!
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