Pin, Promotional
Object number2018.39.52 a-c
Manufacturer
WTP 200 Inc.
Date1987
MediumBrass; Enamel; Paper; Ink
Credit LineGift of Brian Butko
DescriptionBrass and enamel commemorative pin. Flat, rounded rectangular pin with gold border surrounding enamel front. Front has red and blue background with white text and details. Reverse is shiny brass with post at top center and brass clutch back fastener. Rectangular white paper backer with red and blue text on front and pinhole at center where pin was originally mounted.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a-c): 3 x 2 x 0.375 in. (7.6 x 5.1 x 1 cm)Height x Width x Depth (a-b): 1.063 x 1 x 0.375 in. (2.7 x 2.5 x 1 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (a): 1 x 1 x 0.375 in. (2.5 x 2.5 x 1 cm)
Diameter x Depth (b): 0.5 x 0.25 in. (1.3 x 0.6 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (c): 3 x 2 x 0.031 in. (7.6 x 5.1 x 0.1 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Front has white text on bottom half "We the People / 200".
(c)
Front has blue printed text at top "U.S. CONSTITUTIONAL / BICENTENNIAL / COMMEMORATIVE / LAPEL PIN [union label]" and at bottom "We the People / 200 / CELEBRATE / AMERICA / TM".
Marks(a)
Reverse has imprinted text in the viewer's bottom left corner "union / 65 / made".
(c)
Front has blue printed text in viewer's bottom left corner "© 1987 WTP 200 Inc."
Front has union label along viewer's right edge above center with illegible text followed by blue printed "257".
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
On View
Not on view
c. 2012
