The palm card is one of the political communication tools that has been lost as voters bought automobiles and stopped commuting to work on streetcars.

The palm card is a 2 x 3 inch mini-leaflet that literally fit into the palm of your hand.

This two-sided palm card was distributed as part of Richard Ibañez’s campaign for judge in Los Angeles in 1948. It is packed with information.

The front side of the card included the candidate’s name, photo, office sought, and campaign theme.

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