Bric-a- Brac: This series is comprised of three-dimensional promotional items, ranging from tableware and glassware to matchbooks, phonograph records, and ashtrays. As its name implies, this is a true "grab bag" category. The bulk of Bric-a-Brac items are utilitarian in nature, and were decorated to promote or demonstrate allegiance to particular candidates.

Bric-a- Brac: This series is comprised of three-dimensional promotional items, ranging from tableware and glassware to matchbooks, phonograph records, and ashtrays. As its name implies, this is a true "grab bag" category. The bulk of Bric-a-Brac items are utilitarian in nature, and were decorated to promote or demonstrate allegiance to particular candidates.

Broadsides: This series contains an assortment of promotional, declaratory, and advertising items. Most of these items are made of paper, advertised particular events or politically-related products, and were intended to have a very short use-life. Mrs. Douglas also included some of the collection's bumper stickers in this category.

Broadsides: This series contains an assortment of promotional, declaratory, and advertising items. Most of these items are made of paper, advertised particular events or politically-related products, and were intended to have a very short use-life. Mrs. Douglas also included some of the collection's bumper stickers in this category.

Wearing Apparel: This series consists of a variety of politically-related costume items, including neckties, hats and caps, suspenders, and even underwear. There is significant overlap between the "Wearing Apparel" and "Parades" categories.

Wearing Apparel: This series consists of a variety of politically-related costume items, including neckties, hats and caps, suspenders, and even underwear. There is significant overlap between the "Wearing Apparel" and "Parades" categories.

Wearing Apparel: This series consists of a variety of politically-related costume items, including neckties, hats and caps, suspenders, and even underwear. There is significant overlap between the "Wearing Apparel" and "Parades" categories.

Wearing Apparel: This series consists of a variety of politically-related costume items, including neckties, hats and caps, suspenders, and even underwear. There is significant overlap between the "Wearing Apparel" and "Parades" categories.

Wearing Apparel: This series consists of a variety of politically-related costume items, including neckties, hats and caps, suspenders, and even underwear. There is significant overlap between the "Wearing Apparel" and "Parades" categories.