
Plastic ruler with Democratic Party political slogan "A Good Rule to Follow — Vote DEMOCRAT"
History
This political memorabilia item is a promotional ruler produced in the United States, likely dating from the late 20th to early 21st century. The blue plastic ruler features the Democratic Party's donkey symbol and the slogan "A Good Rule to Follow — Vote DEMOCRAT." Political campaign memorabilia like this ruler represents a long tradition of promotional items distributed to supporters and potential voters. Such items are collected by political memorabilia enthusiasts and historians who value them for their representation of American electoral history and political marketing strategies. The practical nature of the item—a usable ruler—exemplifies how campaign materials were often designed to have utility beyond their promotional purpose.
Origin
USA
Time period
Late 20th to early 21st century