Button, Campaign
Object number2015.22.1153
Manufacturer
Platt Amusement Company, Inc.
Date1968
MediumPaper; Ink; Metal; Celluloid
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionLarge circular metal celluloid button with clasped, horizontal pinback. Face of button is off-white and features a black and white photograph of the head of Richard Nixon in the center, with red text above and below image. Black cardboard backing to pin.Dimensions0.25 x 6 in. (0.6 x 15.2 cm)InscriptionsRed text above image reads "NIXON'S THE ONE", and below image reads "VOTE / NIXON FOR PRESIDENT".
MarksAlong bottom edge, maker's mark reads "Platt Amusement Co. Inc. 637 Liberty Ave. Pittsburg Pa. 15222 261-4112". Union label is illegible, but has number 9 printed next to it.
Related person
Richard Nixon
Related institution
Republican Party
(United States, founded 1854)
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