Button, Campaign
Object number2018.39.28
Date1967-1975
MediumPaper; Ink; Metal; Brass
Credit LineGift of Brian Butko
DescriptionCircular pinback campaign button. Front has paper cover with color photograph of two candidates wearing suits and eyeglasses; both men are pictured in bust three-quarter view facing slightly proper left. Front has white band across bottom with red candidate last names. Shiny silver metal backer with horizontal brass pinback at center.DimensionsDiameter x Depth: 2.25 x 0.375 in. (5.7 x 1 cm)InscriptionsFront has red printed text along bottom "STAISEY - FOERSTER".
Historical NotesPart of a collection of political memorabilia related to Andrew Butko's involvement in national, state, and local Democratic Party politics.
Previous owner
Andrew Butko
(1921 - 1991)
Related institution
Democratic Party
Related institution
Allegheny County Board of Commissioners
Related person
Leonard C. Staisey
(1920 - 1990)
Related person
Thomas J. Foerster
(1927 - 2000)
Terms
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1988
1990-2008
1988
1966
c. 1979
2000