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Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Poster - Toby Moffett for Congress
Object Number
1982-08-2
Description
Political poster - white background. Series of red, white and blue lines set at various angles creating a chaotic series of stripes and lines. White star slightly off set of center. Red lettering at bottom "Toby Moffett for Congress" Signed "NI" in bottom left hand corner. Framed under glass with simple wooden white frame.
Provenance
Created for Toby Moffett's successful campaign for U.S. Representative in 1974. Moffett, a Democrat and native of Farmington, served in the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 1983 as a member from Connecticut's 6th congressional district. Moffett founded the Connecticut Citizen Action Group in 1970 alongside politician and consumer advocate Ralph Nader. His social circle included residents of Litchfield, including Rufus and Leslie Stillman. Moffett worked with four different artists to create posters for his 1974 and 1982 campaigns.
Comment
Norman Ives was a noted artist, graphic designer, fine art publisher, and educator. He opened a design firm in New Haven and served as a faculty member at Yale University.
Category
Maker
Date Made
1973
Dimensions
47" high x 31 1/2" wide
Social Tags (experimental)
