Photo Cards, W.E. Leppien as "Uncle Sam"

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Description
Wilburt E. Leppien first appeared as Uncle Sam in 1956 and took part in numerous ceremonies and parades across the country, including five presidential inaugurations. Leppien handed out these cards at his appearances.
Credit Line
Marcella M. Leppien
ID Number
1984.0974.03
accession number
1984.0974
catalog number
1984.0974.03
Object Name
Cards
Object Type
cards
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
black, white (overall color)
Measurements
overall: 3 3/4 in x 2 19/32 in; 9.525 cm x 6.604 cm
place made
United States: Wisconsin
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Exhibition
American Democracy
Exhibition Location
National Museum of American History
National Museum of American History
depicted
Uncle Sam
used
Parades
Record ID
nmah_531663
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a3-656c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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