Button, Campaign
Object number2015.22.1816 a,b
Manufacturer
Pictorial Productions Inc.
Date1960
MediumMetal; Paper; Ink
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionCircular metal lenticular button consisting of the paper face of button with metal pin backing. Black and white image of John F. Kennedy in the center when tilted one way, and a black background with white text appears when tilted another way. Maker's mark inscribed on metal back.DimensionsDiameter x Depth (overall): 1.75 × 1.25 in. (4.4 × 3.2 cm)Diameter x Depth (a): 0.438 × 0.063 in. (1.1 × 0.2 cm)
Diameter x Depth (b): 1.75 × 1.25 in. (4.4 × 3.2 cm)
InscriptionsText on front reads: "THE / MAN / FOR THE / 60's".
Marks(a) Text on back is cut off because of tape, but visible parts read: "...15,310 / MADE IN USA".
(b) "VARI-VUE / MT. VERNON N.Y. / PAT. NO. / 2815310"
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1960
1960
1962
1962
c. 1956
