Pin, Campaign
Object number2018.20.15
Artist
Alan Ferster
Date2018
OriginRichfield, PA
MediumBirch; Wood pulp-based art plaster; Paint; Brass; 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. Oval pin features a representational full-body male figure (Scott Wagner) holding a male head (Tom Wolf) in a garbage bag. Background is blue and white and has red and black painted political message. Reverse is painted black with white painted text. Reverse's top center has brass locking pinback.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 3 x 2.25 x 0.563 in. (7.6 x 5.7 x 1.4 cm)InscriptionsBackground has red and black painted text "WAGNER / FOR / GOVERNOR / TIME TO / TAKE OUT THE TRASH IN HARRISBURG".
MarksReverse has white painted text "ALAN / FERSTER / 2018".
Related person
Scott R. Wagner
(born 1955)
Related person
Thomas Westerman Wolf
(born 1948)
Collector
Carl Krasik
On View
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