Button, Political
Object number2018.39.48
Manufacturer
Badge-a-Minit
Manufacturer
RPM Assoc.
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 and elephant standing on two legs back-to-back; red printed political message at bottom center. 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 red printed text at bottom center "GO DEMOCRAT".
MarksReverse has text just below center "RPM ASSOC. / LASALLE ILL. 61301 / BADGE / -A- / MINIT".
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
Terms
On View
Not on view
Badge-a-Minit
Badge-a-Minit
1990-1993
1988
1990-2008
