Button, Event
Object number2015.22.1549
Date1951
MediumMetal; Paper; Celluloid
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionCircular metal celluloid open-back button with horizontal, clasped pinback. Front features bright orange background, with a black and white image of John S. Fine in the top-center. On the left of the keystone is the coat of arms of Pennsylvania, and on the right is the great seal of Pennsylvania. Black text throughout bottom section.DimensionsDiameter x Depth: 3.438 × 0.375 in. (8.7 × 1 cm)InscriptionsText below image reads: ALLEGHENY COUNTY / GOV. JOHN S. FINE INAUGURATION, HARRISBURG, JAN. 16, 1951"
MarksThere is an International photo-engravers union along bottom edge, and an Allied Printing label next to it, which is cut off.
Related person
John S. Fine
Related institution
Republican Party
(United States, founded 1854)
Related institution
Allied Printing
Related institution
International Photo-Engravers' Union of North America
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1951
1951
1951
1950
1940-1960