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Advertising ➔ Scarf, 'senator Glenn Steil'

Identifier:
1996.38.1
Description:
Square red fabric scarf with the words 'SENATOR/GLENN STEIL' embossed along two sides. Hem of scarf sewn with machine overcast stitch. These scarves were given out to people who attended a political fund-raising party for Republican Senator Glenn Steil. Party was held at Pietro's Restaurant located on 28th Street in Grand Rapids, on June 21, 1996.;ACCEPT. RELEVANCE: This scarf is typical of the type of giveaways that political candidates often use to increase their name recognition. This scarf was a giveaway during a party with a Western/cowboy theme. OTHER COLLECTIONS: The collection contains many different types of political memorabilia including buttons, ribbons and T-shirts.KANDL01;'SENATOR/GLENN STEIL'. White raised embossed letters along two edges of scarf..;Advertising or promotional item given to attendees of political fund-raiser at Pietro's Restaurant, Grand Rapids, June 22, 1996.. See description field for further details.. KANDL01;Advertising or promotional item given to attendees of political fund-raiser at Pietro's Restaurant, Grand Rapids, June 22, 1996.. Advertising or promotional item given to attendees of political fund-raiser at Pietro's Restaurant, Grand Rapids, June 22, 1996..
Date:
circa 1996
Materials:
Fabric (synthetic Blend, Possibly Some Cotton)
Dimensions:
20.75" h 21" w
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Source:
Gift Of Timothy J. Chester
Related Entities:
Glenn Steil Political Campaign (creator) Timothy J. Chester (donor)
Alternate names: Tim Chester
Timothy J. Chester was the Assistant Director of the Grand Rapids Public Museum from 1986 to 1988. In 1988 he became the Director until 2006.
Related Place:
Grand Rapids