Pin, Political
Object number2015.22.1972
Date1963
MediumMetal; Fabric; Celluloid; Ink; Cardboard
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionCampaign badge consisting of a metal, circular, celluloid button attached to a vertical fabric ribbon. Face of button features a blue-toned photo of a man facing forward. Red text above and below image. Ribbon features an illustration of an elephant in the center, with text above and below image. Union label printed in the lower center section below text. Back of button is black cardboard. Ribbon has been stapled, one staple in each top corner, to the back of the button.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 9.75 x 3.438 x 0.375 in. (24.8 x 8.7 x 1 cm)InscriptionsText on button reads: "OUR GOVERNOR" at the top, and "WILLIAM W. SCRANTON" at the bottom.
Text on ribbon reads: "INAUGURATION / JANUARY 15, 1963" above the elephant, "MONTGOMERY / COUNTY / REPUBLICANS" below the elephant.
Allied Printing union label printed in lower center section.
Related person
William Warren Scranton
(1917 - 2013)
Related institution
Republican Party
(United States, founded 1854)
Related institution
Allied Printing
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1963
1962
1954
1954-1955
1959
1896-1901
1962
