Badge, Political
Object number2015.22.1768
Date1959
MediumMetal; Fabric; Ink
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionGold-tone metal pin attached to a blue vertical ribbon. Raised text across width of pin, and gold-tone text on front of ribbon. Union labels stamped onto back of metal pin.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 4.375 × 1.813 × 0.375 in. (11.1 × 4.6 × 1 cm)InscriptionsMetal pin reads: "OFFICIAL".
Ribbon reads: "INAUGURAL / OF / HON. / DAVID L. LAWRENCE / GOVERNOR / OF / PENNSYLVANIA / HARRISBURG / JANUARY 20 / 1959".
MarksIllegible union label printed in the bottom section of the label on the front. Union labels stamped on back of metal pin.
Related person
David Leo Lawrence
Related person
Democratic Party
On View
Not on view
1959
1959
1980
Marlow White Uniforms, Inc.
c. 1884