Button, Campaign
Object number2015.22.1995
Manufacturer
N.G. Slater Corporation
Date1984
OriginNew York City, NY
MediumMetal; Ink; Paper; Celluloid
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionCircular metal celluloid open back button with horizontal, clasped pin back. Face of the pin has a red and blue background with a black and white photograph of a man and woman in the center and white text along the outer edge. On the outside edge there is a maker's mark written in white text. Solid metal back. DimensionsDiameter x Depth: 2.25 x 0.25 in. (5.7 x 0.6 cm)InscriptionsWhite text on front of button reads: "MONDALE / FERRARO / '84 / AMERICA NEEDS NEW LEADERSHIP".
Union label is not legible.
MarksThe maker's mark on the outside edge in white text reads: "N. G. SLATER CORP. NYC 212-924-3133"
Related person
Walter Frederick Mondale
(1928 - 2021)
Related person
Geraldine Anne Ferraro
(1935 - 2011)
Terms
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N.G. Slater Corporation
Button King
Ferne Sales and Manufacturing Company, Inc.
