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Badge, Campaign

Object number2015.22.1632

Datec. 1948

MediumMetal; Paper; Plastic; Fabric

Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia

DescriptionCelluloid pinback button attached to a plastic, gray elephant figure and a red, white, and blue-striped ribbon.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 3.25 × 3 × 0.5 in. (8.3 × 7.6 × 1.3 cm)
Inscriptions"DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER" across bottom section of button.
Historical NotesThis appears to be an early button supporting Dwight Eisenhower for President, likely from 1948.

Related person General Dwight Eisenhower

Related institution Republican Party (United States, founded 1854)

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