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Button, Political

Object number2015.22.1879

Date1963

MediumMetal; Paper; Ink; Celluloid

Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia

DescriptionCircular metal celluloid open-back button with vertical pinback. Front features a white background with a black and white photograph in the center, with black text above and below image.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 2 × 1.75 × 0.25 in. (5.1 × 4.4 × 0.6 cm)
InscriptionsText across top reads: "INAUGURATION JAN. 15 1963 / HARRISBURG, PA.". Text below image reads: "GOVERNOR BILL SCRANTON".
MarksSheet Metal Worker's International Association union symbol in the center of the back of the button.

Related person William Warren Scranton (1917 - 2013)

Related institution Republican Party (United States, founded 1854)

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