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Humphrey campaign dress

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African Highlife Pharmacy Humphrey, Hubert H. (Hubert Horatio)

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Women's mini dress has "go-go" styled flared half-sleeves. Skirt is made of Humphrey-themed fabric while bodice is made of a cotton print featuring prominent black actors, athletes, and leaders, and was made by Sidafro, Incorporated. The Humphrey-themed fabric was one of several items retailed by Washington, D.C., political boutique The Pharmacy, staffed by Humphrey volunteers in support of his 1968 presidential campaign.
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