Button, Campaign
Object number2015.22.1443
Manufacturer
Philadelphia Badge Company
Date1942
Mediummetal; celluloid; paper; metal
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionCircular metal celluloid open-back button with vertical pinback. Front features a white background with blue text throughout, and red text through center. Maker's mark printed along edge, also in blue. Illegible union label printed along bottom edge of button. Metal backing.
DimensionsDiameter x Depth: 0.875 × 0.188 in. (2.2 × 0.5 cm)InscriptionsText on front reads: "THE MAN FOR YOU IN '42 / DAVIS / FOR / GOVERNOR".
MarksMaker's mark printed along side reads: "PHILA BADGE CO. PHILA PA."
Related person
James J. Davis
Related institution
Republican Party
(United States, founded 1854)
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