Button, Political
Object number2017.64.3
Manufacturer
Tigereye Design
Date2009-2011
MediumMetal; Plastic; Paper; Ink; Adhesive
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionCircular pinback political button. Front has color bust photograph of Arlen Specter at center. Front's decoration is comprised of, from top to bottom: red background with inverted elephant symbol; white banner with blue text, and blue background with light blue printed names of politicians. Front has black and white text at bottom center above a white donkey symbol. Front has clear plastic cover. Reverse is chrome metal with pinback at top center. DimensionsDiameter x Depth: 3 x 0.25 in. (7.6 x 0.6 cm)InscriptionsFront has blue text across top "WELCOME, ARLEN SPECTER" and at bottom center "PARTY / OVER HERE".
Front's background has numerous names printed in light blue.
MarksReverse has yellow sticker to the left of center that has black printed text "[website address] / TIGEREYE / DESIGN / DEMOCRATIC / STUFF / [phone number] / [website address]".
Related person
Arlen Specter
Related institution
Democratic Party
Related institution
Republican Party
(United States, founded 1854)
Collector
Carl Krasik
On View
Not on view
Harry Ash
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