Button, Political
Object number2015.22.282
Manufacturer
Whitehead & Hoag Company
Datec. 1900
MediumMetal; Paper; Ink; Celluloid
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionOff-white celluloid pinback button. Black text across the top. Beneath this is a photograph of man facing proper right.DimensionsHeight x Width: 0.938 × 0.875 in. (2.4 × 2.2 cm)InscriptionsBlack text. At the top reads: "DANIEL F [sic] HASTINGS, / GOV. PENNA. 1895-1899".
MarksMaker's mark is on paper inserted into open-back of pin; it reads: "THE / WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. / NEWARK, N.J. / PATENTED / JULY 17, 1894 / APRIL 14, 1895 / JULY 21, 1896 (?)".
Related person
Daniel H. Hastings
Related institution
Republican Party
(United States, founded 1854)
On View
Not on view
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