Button, Campaign
Object number2015.22.1570
Manufacturer
Philadelphia Badge Company
Date1950
Mediummetal; celluloid; paper; ink; crayon,
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionCelluloid and metal campaign button. Front features a red, white, and blue background with an image of John C. Kunkel in the center. Back features a stamp and handwritten text covered with blue crayon.InscriptionsTop text reads "FOR U.S. SENATE", and bottom text reads "KUNKEL".Marks"PHILA. BADGE CO. INC., PHILA PA"
Stamp on back reads "SAMUEL HOFFMAN / Collector of Presidential Items
/ GLADSTONE HOTEL / PHILADELPHIA P.A."
Handwritten inscription doesn't appear to be text, and is illegible due to crayon.
Related person
John C. Kunkel
Related person
Samuel Hoffman
Related institution
Republican Party
(United States, founded 1854)
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