Pin, Campaign
Object number2018.39.29 a,b
Date1987
MediumBrass; Plastic; Paper; Ink
Credit LineGift of Brian Butko
DescriptionGubernatorial campaign pin in the shape of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Gold metal (brass) pin has sticker on front with blue background, red border, and white printed campaign message across center. Sticker is covered in clear plastic layer. Reverse is shiny brass with post at top center. Brass clutch back fastener. DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a-b): 0.688 x 1.063 x 0.438 in. (1.7 x 2.7 x 1.1 cm)Height x Width x Depth (a): 0.688 x 1.063 x 0.438 in. (1.7 x 2.7 x 1.1 cm)
Diameter x Depth (b): 0.5 x 0.25 in. (1.3 x 0.6 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Front center has white text across center "GOVERNOR / CASEY / '87".
Marks(a)
Reverse has imprinted text in viewer's bottom right corner "union / 65 / made".
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 person
Robert Patrick Casey Sr.
(1932 - 2000)
Terms
On View
Not on view
1984
1984
1988
1988
