Pin, Political
Object number2018.20.11
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 male head (Mike Stack) at center on a green background with red border and black perimeter background; background has white, red, and black political message. Reverse is painted black with white painted text. Reverse has silver metal locking pinback glued at top center.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 2.5 x 2.125 x 0.625 in. (6.4 x 5.4 x 1.6 cm)InscriptionsFront has red and white painted text around the perimeter "LT. GOV. MIKE STACK / SWEARS AT THE STATE POLICE" and surrounding the center figure "MEAN / GRR / SNARL / GROWL / MIKE / GRR / GRR".
MarksReverse has white painted text "ALAN / FERSTER / 2018".
Related person
Michael Joseph Stack III
(born 1963)
Related institution
Pennsylvania State Police
Collector
Carl Krasik
Terms
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