Button, Campaign
Object number2015.22.2023
Manufacturer
Green Duck Company
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.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 1.063 x 0.938 x 0.125 in. (2.7 x 2.4 x 0.3 cm)InscriptionsText on front reads: "OUR / NATION / NEEDS / GOLDWATER / IN '64".
International Photo-Engravers Union of North America union label on the proper left side, a Sheet Metal Workers International Association union label in the center top section, and an Amalgamated Lithographers of America union label on the proper right side.
MarksText along bottom edge reads: "GREEN DUCK CO. CHICAGO".
Related person
Barry Goldwater
Related institution
Republican Party
(United States, founded 1854)
Related institution
International Photo-Engravers' Union of North America
Related institution
Sheet Metal Workers' International Association
Related institution
Amalgamated Lithographers of America
On View
Not on view
1950
1960