Pin, Political
Object number2019.89.24
Manufacturer
Warner
Date1969-1974
MediumMetal; Enamel; Gemstone
Credit LineGift of Virginia Caliguiri
DescriptionGold metal political pin in the shape of an outlined elephant. Elephant has uplifted trunk and blue gemstone eye. Metal has crosshatched surface treatment. Side of elephant has rectangular section with gold border, blue enamel background, and gold text. Reverse has pin across center.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 1.75 × 1.875 × 0.25 in. (4.4 × 4.8 × 0.6 cm)InscriptionsGold text on side of elephant "NIXON".
MarksReverse has engraved text at center "WARNER".
Historical NotesRichard Nixon pin owned by Virginia Caliguiri. Virginia "Ginny" Caliguiri was born and raised in an Italian American family the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh. She lived among a small enclave of Calabrese families living on and around Imperial Street. Her older brother, Richard, was the 55th mayor of Pittsburgh from 1977 until his death from Amyloidosis in 1988. Ginny was very active in her brother’s campaign activities along with her mother, aunts, and other family members. She also participated annually in the Great Race, one of her brother’s city-wide initiatives, and other races like the Pittsburgh Marathon and the Amyloidosis race. Ginny worked in patient advocacy and emergency medical services. She was awarded the Director’s Award of Excellence from the City of Pittsburgh’s Department of Emergency Medical Services by Glenn Cannon in 2009. She served on the Board of Directors for Allegheny County’s Emergency Medical Service Institute from 1984-1995 and won an Outstanding Service Award from the Allegheny County EMS in 1990.
Related person
Richard Milhous Nixon
(1913 - 1994)
Previous owner
Virginia Caliguiri
On View
Not on view
1988
Bulova
2009
