Button, Campaign
Object number2015.22.1607
Date1949-1959
Mediummetal; paint
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionCircular metal lithograph open-back button with vertical pinback. Front features a blue and white background, with alternating blue and white text. Union labels printed around outside edge. Metal back.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 1.188 × 1 × 0.25 in. (3 × 2.5 × 0.6 cm)InscriptionsWhite an blue text on front reads: "MAKE OUR / BETTER CITY / RE- ELECT / LAWRENCE / AMERICA'S / BEST".
Marks"BASTIAN BROS CO. ROCHESTER N.Y." along outside bottom edge. Union labels around outside edge: An Allied Printing label on proper left side, which is cut off; a Sheet Metal Worker's International Association labe on top center edge, and an International Photo Engraver's Union label on proper right side.
Related person
David Leo Lawrence
Related institution
Democratic Party
Related institution
Allied Printing
Related institution
Sheet Metal Workers' International Association
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