Name/Title
AshtrayEntry/Object ID
2022.5.2Description
Ashtray molded with the words "WALKING DOWN TO WASHINGTON IN 1960 WITH KENNEDY AND JOHNSON". The ashtray is glazed with a matte, green glaze. The bottom is unglazed and stamped with the mark, "VERMONT DESIGN COOPERATIVE BENNINGTON POTTERS *1290".Context
Made by Bennington Pottery in Benninton, Vermont. In 1960, "Walkin' Down to Washington" was the official song of the Democratic Party.Acquisition
Accession
2022.5Source or Donor
Carnahan, John H.Acquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Manufacturer
Bennington Potters, Inc.Date made
1960Place
City
BenningtonCounty
Bennington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
AshtrayNomenclature Sub-Class
Containers for Smoking & TobaccoNomenclature Class
Household AccessoriesNomenclature Category
Category 02: FurnishingsRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Democratic PartyRelated Places
Place
City
WashingtonState/Province
District of ColumbiaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America