Button, Political
Object number2018.39.49
MediumPlastic; Paper; Ink; Metal
Credit LineGift of Brian Butko
DescriptionCircular open back political button. Front has red paper background with white outlined shape of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania containing white printed political message. Button has clear plastic cover. Paper front and plastic cover are crimped around the perimeter behind the metal backer ring. Open back with inset circular silver metal backer, silver metal ring, and inserted metal straight pin that runs horizontal across the back center.DimensionsDiameter x Depth: 1.313 x 0.188 in. (3.3 x 0.5 cm)InscriptionsFront has white text "Go / Democrats".
MarksPossible maker's mark on the edge at bottom center.
Historical NotesPart of a collection of political memorabilia related to Andrew Butko's involvement in national, state, and local Democratic Party politics.
Related institution
Democratic Party
Previous owner
Andrew Butko
(1921 - 1991)
Terms
On View
Not on view
1979-2006
Badge-a-Minit
Badge-a-Minit
1969-1988
1989-1992