Button, Campaign
Object number2015.22.676
Manufacturer
Whitehead & Hoag Company
Date1896
MediumMetal; Paper; Celluloid
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionCircular metal open-back button with a short, vertical pinback. Face of button features a background of red, white, and blue vertical stripes with a black and white image of a man facing proper left, with white text around outside. Maker's mark on back.Dimensions0.938 x 0.875 in. (2.4 x 2.2 cm)InscriptionsIn the center is a black and white image of a man facing proper left. To the left, along the edge, in white text reads "FOR PRESIDENT", and along the right edge reads "ROBT E. PATTISON".
MarksInserted into the open back of the pin is a small piece of pink paper that reads "THE / WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. / NEWARK N.J. / PATENTED / JULY 17 1894 / APRIL 14, 1896.
Related person
Robert Emory Pattison
Related institution
Democratic Party
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