Button, Campaign
Object number2015.22.1777
Date1958
MediumMetal; Paint
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionCircular metal lithograph open-back button with vertical pinback. Front features a white background, with blue vertical text on button, and two lines of red text criss-crossing this line, forming a mesostic. Back features gold-tone back.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 1.188 × 1.063 × 0.188 in. (3 × 2.7 × 0.5 cm)InscriptionsVertical blue word is "ILGWU". Red horizontal word is "LEADER" and intersects at the "L", and the second horizontal red word is "LAWRENCE" and intersects at the "W".
Related person
George M. Leader
(1918 - 2013)
Related person
David Leo Lawrence
Related institution
Democratic Party
Related institution
International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union
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