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Pin, Political

Object number2015.51.15 a,b

Date2009

MediumMetal/Paper/Ink

Credit LineGift of Terry Gruber

DescriptionRepublican National Committee pin with backing card. Circular pin with red, gold, and blue Republican elephant emblem on front at center on white background. Back of pin is gold-tone with pointed post just above center. Mounting card that the pin attaches to is blue with white decorative border. Card has red, white, and blue Republican elephant emblem on front at center. White text above and below the elephant provides information about the pin.DimensionsPart a: Diameter 0.75, Depth 0.375 (pin and back clutch fastener measured together);
Part b: Height 3, Width 3.
Inscriptions(a)
Gold raised text around perimeter "REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE".

(b)
White text above the elephant "This limited-edition, members-only / lapel pin recognizes your steadfast / commitment to the Republican Party."

White text below the elephant "Please wear you pin with pride. / Your leadership is vital to GOP / victories in the 2009 state and 2010 / Congressional elections - and the / RNC is grateful for your support."
Marks(a)
Registered trademark symbol to the left of the elephant and "2009" in gold below.

(b)
Registered trademark symbol to the left of the elephant.

Historical NotesPart of a collection related to Aaronel deRoy Gruber and her husband Irving B. Gruber. This pin belonged to one of them. Donor Terry Gruber is the son of Aaronel deRoy Gruber and Irving Gruber.

Previous ownerPossibly Irving B. Gruber (1915 - 2013)

Previous ownerPossibly Aaronel deRoy Gruber (1918 - 2011)

Related institution Republican National Committee

Related institution Republican Party (United States, founded 1854)

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