Button, Campaign
Object number2015.22.911
Manufacturer
J. H. Shaw Company
Datec.1903
MediumInk; Paper; Celluloid; Metal
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionCircular metal closed back button with horizontal, clasped pinback. Face of button features image of William L. Mathues. Around outside of button is a twisted metal decorative frame. There is a maker's mark engraved on the back of the piece in the center.DimensionsDiameter x Depth: 0.188 x 1.938 in. (0.5 x 4.9 cm)InscriptionsBlack letters above image of Mathues reads "FOR STATE TREASURER", and white letters below image reads "WM. L. MATHUES."
On back, maker's mark in center reads "J. H. SHAW CO 1326 ARCH ST. PA" and "PIN-LOCK / PAT'D MAY 31 ' 98 Front and back
MarksOn back, maker's mark in center reads "J. H. SHAW CO 1326 ARCH ST. PA" and "PIN-LOCK / PAT'D MAY 31 ' 98
Related person
Mathues, William L.
Related institution
Republican Party
(United States, founded 1854)
On View
Not on view
1938
1964