Pin, Campaign
Object number2018.20.10
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. Pin is in the shape of a representational English Cream Golden Retriever dog with black sign around his neck bearing white painted name; dog's body has red and blue campaign message. Reverse is painted black with white painted text. Reverse has silver metal locking pinback at top center.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 1.813 x 3 x 0.625 in. (4.6 x 7.6 x 1.6 cm)InscriptionsFront has white painted text on the sign around the dog's neck "REILLY" and red and blue painted text on the dog's body "BARLETTA / U.S. SENATE".
MarksReverse has white painted text "2018 / ALAN / FERSTER".
Related person
Louis John Barletta
(born 1956)
Collector
Carl Krasik
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