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Sticker

Object number2018.39.46

Manufacturer Mactac

Date1985

OriginMcKeesport, PA

MediumPaper; Ink; Adhesive

Credit LineGift of Brian Butko

DescriptionCircular campaign sticker. Flat, circular paper sticker has white background with inset red zero symbol (circle-backslash symbol). Front has white and black campaign message. Adhesive back is covered in white backing paper in three parts which have repeated light red maker text with stars along the seams.DimensionsDiameter x Depth: 3.5 x 0.031 in. (8.9 x 0.1 cm)
InscriptionsFront has white and black text "JOIN THE TEAM / TAX / BUSTERS / ROBB ALBERTS MILLER PETRO".
MarksBacking paper has repeated light red maker text including "mactac / Starliner / U.S. Patents 3859157, 3900645" and "BREAK AT STARLINE / AND STRIP AWAY".

Front has black printed union label at bottom center with text "TYPOGRAPHICAL / UNION / LABEL / McKEESPORT, PA / 14".
Historical NotesPart of a collection of political memorabilia related to Andrew Butko's involvement in national, state, and local Democratic Party politics. 1985 Democratic ticket for White Oak, Pennsylvania. Kenneth S. Robb ran for mayor, but was defeated by Republican Robert Massie. John W. Petro, Jr. ran for a council seat and won. Charles J. Alberts and Lawrence F. Miller, both Democrats, lost.

Previous owner Andrew Butko (1921 - 1991)

Related person Kenneth S. Robb

Related person John W. Petro Jr.

Related person Charles J. Alberts

Related person Lawrence F. Miller

Related institution Democratic Party

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