Badge, Political
Badge, Political
Badge, Political

Badge, Political

Object number2015.22.688
Date1896-1901
MediumMetal; Paper; Celluloid; Ink; Fabric
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionBadge consisting of an open-back button with a short, vertical pinback. The button features an image of a man facing slightly proper left. Beneath this image along the left edge of the button reads "WM. MCKINLEY". Behind the button is a small bow design like the U.S. flag. Attached in the bottom right section in a thin blue piece of ribbon with gold-toned text that reads "PENNA.". Inserted into the open back of the button is a colorful depiction of the coat of arms of Pennsylvania. Above the coat of arms reads "PENNSYLVANIA".Dimensions4.063 x 2.938 in. (10.3 x 7.5 cm)
InscriptionsBeneath this image along the left edge of the button reads "WM. MCKINLEY". Behind the button is a small bow design like the U.S. flag. Attached in the bottom right section in a thin blue piece of ribbon with gold-toned text that reads "PENNA.".Inserted into the open back of the button is a colorful depiction of the coat of arms of Pennsylvania. Above the coat of arms reads "PENNSYLVANIA".
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