Campaign 1928
Herbert Hoover ran against Al Smith in the 1928 U.S. presidential election. Pencils topped with their likenesses, and others with broom-related slogans, were part of the campaigns —
The candidates battled head to head, but Hoover’s ultimately won.
Fred's Pencils 
Thanks Fred to share these beautifuls examples of pencils. I’m a great fan of your collection!
November 3, 2012 at 1:38 pm
I’m happy that you enjoy my photos, Jose.
November 3, 2012 at 11:36 pm
fantastic… this is the history on the pencils!
November 4, 2012 at 1:40 am
Great photos, and very interesting pencils! Thanks for your posts.
November 4, 2012 at 10:28 pm
Do the heads function as erasers? Any idea which pencil company made them?
February 21, 2022 at 10:06 am
I own these, the heads are plastic. Probably made by Eberhard Faber as evidenced by this very similar non-political pencil: https://gramhir.com/media/2403398561578175440
February 22, 2022 at 9:44 am
They do look a lot like old, hardened red erasers, and they have about the right weight, too. They would probably erase just about as well, maybe even leaving an indelible rusty smudge.
February 23, 2022 at 9:00 pm