Button, Campaign
Object number2015.22.1663
Date1954
MediumMetal; Paint
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionLithograph pinback campaign button. Face of button features a blue background with white strip of color through center, and alternating blue and white text.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 0.875 × 0.813 × 0.188 in. (2.2 × 2.1 × 0.5 cm)Inscriptions"FOR / LEADER / GOVERNOR".
MarksSheet Metal Worker's International Association union label, an International Photo-Engraver's union label, and an Allied Printing union label repeat themselves throughout metal back of button. the number "634" is printed below the I.P.E.U. label, and "313" is printed below the Allied Printing union label.
Related person
George M. Leader
(1918 - 2013)
Related institution
Allied Printing
Related institution
International Photo-Engravers' Union of North America
Related institution
Sheet Metal Workers' International Association
Related institution
Democratic Party
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1954
1954
1954
1949-1957
1950
1949-1959
