Button, Campaign
Object number2015.22.1855
Manufacturer
Philadelphia Badge Company
Date1959
MediumMetal; Paper; Celluloid; Ink
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionCircular metal celluloid closed back button with horizontal, clasped. Front features a red, blue, and beige front with a sepia image of Richardson Dilworth in the center. Beige text above and below image. Blue cardboard backing.DimensionsDiameter x Depth: 3.5 × 0.375 in. (8.9 × 1 cm)Inscriptions"DILWORTH / FOR MAYOR / ONE GOOD TERM DESERVES ANOTHER / VOTE STRAIGHT / DEMOCRATIC" throughout front.
Marks"PHILA. BADGE CO. INC. PHILA. PA." printed along bottom of button.
Related person
Richardson K. Dilworth
Related institution
Democratic Party
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Not on view
