Button, Campaign
Object number2015.22.2020
Manufacturer
Ace Amusement Co.
Date1964
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumMetal; Ink; Paper; Celluloid
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionCircular metal closed-back celluloid campaign button with horizontal, clasped pinback. Face of button features a white and red background. There is blue text arched over an arched blue line, which is arched over a line of red stars. Red and blue text in the center of the pin. All of this is set against the white section of the background. White text within the red background across the lower section of the button. Black maker's mark printed along bottom edge. Red union label printed along the proper left side of button, visible from back. Gold-tone back.DimensionsDiameter x Depth: 3.5 x 0.313 in. (8.9 x 0.8 cm)InscriptionsText on front reads: "GOLDWATER - MILLER / GOParty / 1964".
MarksText on bottom edge of button reads: "ACE AMUSE. CO. PITTSBURGH, 22".
Related person
Barry Goldwater
Related person
William E. Miller
Related institution
Republican Party
(United States, founded 1854)
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Not on view
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