Pin, Campaign
Object number2018.20.4
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. Rectangular pin features a representational male head (Paul Mango) at viewer's left. On the viewer's right half is red and white campaign message on a background that is divided in half horizontally with blue on top and black on bottom. Reverse is painted black with white painted text. Reverse has silver metal locking pinback glued at top center.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 1.375 x 2.25 x 0.625 in. (3.5 x 5.7 x 1.6 cm)InscriptionsFront has red and white painted raised text "MANGO / [star] FOR [star] / GOVERNOR".
MarksReverse has white painted text "ALAN FERSTER / 2018".
Related person
Paul Mango
Collector
Carl Krasik
Terms
On View
Not on view
