SML-108 Democratic Victory
SML-108 Democratic Victory
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| reference numbers | SML-108: Democratic Victory (M) |
| description | donkey (Democratic party symbol) sitting atop an elephant (Republican Party Symbol) |
| dimensions | height = 2 1/2 inches |
| topics and series | Topics: American
Life and Values Animals
& Pets Groups & Organizations Series: None |
| related items | SML109 (Republican Victory); SML-535 (Give 'em Hell, Harry) |
| first issued/withdrawn/ discontinued forever |
1948/-/- |
| private issue and/or limited edition & quantity | not applicable. 800 sets were made |
| era first introduced. | Marblehead |
| value range | Rare |
| auction notes | this item sold for $1,750 at 2001 MW Fair auction. |
| comments/observations | none |
GENERAL INFORMATION. The year 1948 was an election year. As everyone knew, Dewey would trounce Truman, but just to hedge his bet, Baston also designed a Democratic Victory. As it turned out, he had not needed the GOP design since Truman walked away with the election. A total of 800 sets ere sold and then were discontinued.
From The Sebastian Miniature Collection by Dr. Glenn S. Johnson.
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