Object Details
- referenced
- Agnew, Spiro T.
- Description
- Spiro Agnew was Richard Nixon’s running mate in 1968 and 1972. Hale E. Dougherty designed the original Spiro Agnew wristwatch in response to a common joke on college campuses in the early 1970s: “Did you know that Mickey Mouse wore a Spiro Agnew watch?” First manufactured by the Dirty Time Company, the popularity of the watch led to production of a number of knockoffs. Vice President Agnew initially liked the watch but, as it became known more as a joke than as a sign of support, he sued to prevent its sale. The case was settled out of court.
- Credit Line
- Windert Watch Co. and Super Time
- ID Number
- PL.291792.01
- catalog number
- 291792.01
- accession number
- 291792
- Object Name
- watch, wrist
- Physical Description
- fabric, metal, glass (overall material)
- red, white, blue, gold (overall color)
- Measurements
- overall: 5 in x 1 1/2 in; 12.7 cm x 3.81 cm
- place made
- United States: California
- See more items in
- Political History: Political History, Campaign Collection
- Government, Politics, and Reform
- American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith
- Exhibition
- American Democracy
- Exhibition Location
- National Museum of American History
- National Museum of American History
- used
- Political Campaigns
- Record ID
- nmah_491313
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a2-ddeb-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
