Button, Campaign
Object number2015.22.1304
Date1938
MediumPaper; Celluloid; Metal; Ink
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 a white background with a band of red color around outside. Blue text throughout face supporting Arthur James for Governor. Blue union label printed along the bottom section.Dimensions0.375 × 3.5 in. (1 × 8.9 cm)InscriptionsBlue text on front of button reads “REPUBLICAN / I’M VOTING FOR / JAMES”.
MarksUnion label reads “ALLIED PRINTING / TRADES [ UNION / LABEL ] COUNCIL / PHILADELPHIA.” The number “17” is printed to the right of the label.
Related person
Arthur Horace James
(1883 - 1973)
Related institution
Allied Printing
Related institution
Republican Party
(United States, founded 1854)
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