Pin, Campaign
Object number2018.20.13
Artist
Alan Ferster
Date2017
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 refuse truck with male bust (Scott Wagner) in the driver's seat and male head (Tom Wolf) in the truck's green hopper. Back of truck has black and white painted political message. Reverse is painted black with white painted text. Reverse's top center has rectangular plastic bar surmounted by a silver metal locking pinback.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 2.313 x 3.25 x 0.75 in. (5.9 x 8.3 x 1.9 cm)InscriptionsRear of truck has black and white painted text "WAGNER / FOR / GOVERNOR".
MarksReverse has white painted text "ALAN / 2017 / FERSTER".
Related person
Scott R. Wagner
(born 1955)
Related person
Thomas Westerman Wolf
(born 1948)
Collector
Carl Krasik
Terms
On View
Not on view
