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Mask, Face

Object number2021.7.1

Date2020

MediumCotton; Polyester (?)

Credit LineGift of Brian Butko

DescriptionBlue and black face mask, with light blue text repeated throughout front. DimensionsLength x Width x Depth: 12 × 5.5 × 0.188 in. (30.5 × 14 × 0.5 cm)
Inscriptions“vote” repeated throughout mask in light blue text, slanted diagonally.
MarksText of union label reads: “ALLIED PRINTING / TRADES / [UNION / LABEL] COUNCIL / MIAMI”. The number “8” is printed next to the label.
Historical NotesThis mask was distributed at an early voting station located at the Community College of Allegheny College South in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. Because the 2020 presidential election occurred during a public health pandemic, people voted by mail in ballot in record numbers. For those committed to voting in person, wearing a face mask became a necessary safety precaution for themselves and those working the polls.Label TextBecause the 2020 presidential election occurred during a pandemic people voted by mail in ballot in record numbers. For those committed to voting in person, wearing a face mask became a necessary safety precaution for themselves and those working the polls. This mask was distributed at an early voting station located at the Community College of Allegheny College South.

Related institution Allied Printing

Related institution Community College of Allegheny County

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