Button, Event

Object number2015.22.1608
Date1951
Mediummetal; celluloid; paper; ink
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 an off-white background, with a black and white, keystone-shaped image of John S. Fine in the top-center. Red and blue text below this. Blue coat of arms of Pennsylvania on the proper right side, and great seal of Pennsylvania is on proper left side.DimensionsDiameter x Depth: 3.5 × 0.313 in. (8.9 × 0.8 cm)
InscriptionsRed text reads "BUTLER COUNTY". Blue text below this reads "GOV. JOHN S. FINE INAUGURATION, HARRISBURG, JAN. 16, 1951".
MarksUnion label stamped on metal back is slightly illegible. Union labels printed along the bottom edge are cut off, but appear to be an Allied Printing label and an International Photo Engraver's Union label.
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