Button, Campaign
Object number2015.22.1568
Manufacturer
Philadelphia Badge Company
Date1950
Mediummetal; celluloid; paper; ink
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionMetal and celluloid campaign button. Blue background with red Pennsylvania keystone in center, with white text.Inscriptions"JAY / COOKE / for / GOVERNOR".MarksUnion is generally illegible, but appears to be an Allied Printing union label. Maker's mark reads "PHILA. BADGE CO. INC."
Related person
Jay Cooke
Related institution
Republican Party
(United States, founded 1854)
Related institution
Allied Printing
On View
Not on view
1950
