Pin, Campaign
Object number2018.20.3
Artist
Alan Ferster
Date2018
OriginRichfield, PA
MediumBirch; Wood pulp-based art plaster; Paint; Metal; Adhesive
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionCarved and painted wooden campaign pin. Birch substrate decorated with carved wood pulp-based plaster. Oval pin features a representational female head (Laura Ellsworth) at center on a black background; gray perimeter background has red candidate last name at top and blue candidate office name at bottom. Reverse is painted black with white painted text. Reverse has silver metal locking pinback glued at top center.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 2.125 x 1.813 x 0.625 in. (5.4 x 4.6 x 1.6 cm)InscriptionsFront has red painted raised text along top edge "ELLSWORTH" and blue painted raised text along bottom edge "GOVERNOR".
MarksReverse has white painted text "ALAN / FERSTER / 2018".
Related person
Laura Ellsworth
Collector
Carl Krasik
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