Button, Political
Object number2018.39.47
Manufacturer
Badge-a-Minit
OriginLa Salle, IL
MediumPlastic; Paper; Ink; Metal
Credit LineGift of Brian Butko
DescriptionCircular pinback political button. Front has white paper background with central blue drawing of a donkey with red and yellow details; blue printed organizational name around the perimeter. Button has clear plastic cover. Paper front and plastic cover are crimped around the perimeter. Shiny silver metal backer with horizontal pinback just above center above maker text.DimensionsDiameter x Depth: 2.313 x 0.313 in. (5.9 x 0.8 cm)InscriptionsFront has blue printed text around the perimeter "Pennsylvania Democratic / State Committee" and on the donkey's back blanket "D".
MarksReverse has text just below center "BADGE / -A- / MINIT / LASALLE / ILL. 61301".
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
Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee
Terms
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Badge-a-Minit
Badge-a-Minit
1988
1990-1993
1990-2008
