Pin, Political
Object number2015.22.1976
Manufacturer
Whitehead & Hoag Company
Date1913
OriginNewark, NJ
MediumMetal; Paper; Celluloid; Ink
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionCircular metal celluloid open back button with vertical, stickpin. Face of the pin has an off-white background with a black and white photograph of a man in the center and black text along the top and bottom outside edge. On the back there is a paper backing with a maker's mark in the center and black text around the bottom outside edge.DimensionsHeight x Diameter x Depth: 0.75 x 0.625 x 0.188 in. (1.9 x 1.6 x 0.5 cm)InscriptionsBlack text on the face reads: "STOKES WILL WIN".
Black text on back outside edge reads: "PAID FOR BY JOS M. MIDDLETON COMMITTEE TRENTON".
MarksMark on the back center reads: "THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. / BUTTONS / BADGES / NOVELTIES / AND SIGNS / NEWARK, N.J."
Related person
Edward C. Stokes
Related institution
Republican Party
(United States, founded 1854)
Related person
Jos. M. Middleton
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