Button, Campaign
Object number2018.39.42
Manufacturer
T's Custom Printing
Date1986
OriginState College, PA
MediumMetal; Paper; Plastic
Credit LineGift of Brian Butko
DescriptionCircular open-back campaign button. Front has blue plasticized paper background with white printed campaign message including candidate last name, year, and blue star. Plasticized paper is crimped around the perimeter. Open back with inset circular silver metal backer. Button is presumably missing its straight pin.DimensionsDiameter x Depth: 1.75 x 0.125 in. (4.4 x 0.3 cm)InscriptionsFront center has white text "PATT / '86".
MarksBottom edge has white text "T's Custom Printing State College, PA [union label]"; union label has text "GCIU".
Historical NotesPart of a collection of political memorabilia related to Andrew Butko's involvement in national, state, and local Democratic Party politics. P. Jules Patt used his personal fortune as a developer in Blair County to run for Pennsylvania governor as a Democrat in 1986, but dropped out during the primary. This was his first campaign for public office. Robert Casey went on to win the election.
Related person
P. Jules Patt
(1943 - 2017)
Related institution
Democratic Party
Previous owner
Andrew Butko
(1921 - 1991)
On View
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1979-2006
1988
1988
1990-2008
