Pin, Campaign
Object number2018.20.6
Artist
Alan Ferster
Date2018
OriginRichfield, PA
MediumBirch; Wood pulp-based art plaster; Paint; Metal; Plastic; 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. Pin is in the representational shape of a man (Bob Casey) riding a brown donkey with a green bridle and reins; above donkey body is black painted text and on the donkey's body is black and white painted text. Reverse is painted black with white painted text. Reverse has rectangular plastic bar surmounted by a silver metal locking pinback.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 2.5 x 2.688 x 0.75 in. (6.4 x 6.8 x 1.9 cm)InscriptionsFront has black painted text above the donkey "2018" and black and white painted text on the donkey's body "CASEY".
MarksReverse has white painted text "2018 / ALAN / FERSTER".
Related person
Robert Patrick Casey Jr.
Collector
Carl Krasik
Terms
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