Button, Campaign
Object number2015.22.2022
Manufacturer
Ace Amusement Co.
Date1964
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 blue background with a white image of the United States in the center. White text above this image, red text within the image, and white text below the image. Union label printed on lower proper right section on the front. There is a red maker's mark along top edge. Metal back.DimensionsDiameter x Depth: 3.5 x 0.25 in. (8.9 x 0.6 cm)InscriptionsText on front reads: "OUR / NATION / NEEDS / GOLDWATER / IN '64".
MarksMaker's mark along top edge reads: "ACE AMUSE CO. PITTSBURGH 22".
Related institution
American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations
Related person
Barry Goldwater
Related institution
Republican Party
(United States, founded 1854)
On View
Not on view
1960
1950