Button, Campaign
Object number2015.22.1075
Date1920
MediumMedal; Paper; Ink; Celluloid
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionCircular, metal, open-back button with short, vertical pinback. Face of button has three solid stripes--red at the top, white in the center, and blue at the bottom. There is white text throughout the face of the button.Dimensions0.813 x 0.688 in. (2.1 x 1.7 cm)InscriptionsText throughout front reads "MY / FIRST VOTE / HARDING / IS FOR"
Maker's mark on back of pin is very faint; there appears to be text above and below an oval, which contains image of what appears to be a pair of scissors. Above the oval is illegible, but below it appears to read "ROCHESTER". Front
MarksMaker's mark on back of pin is very faint; there appears to be text above and below an oval, which contains image of what appears to be a pair of scissors. Above the oval is illegible, but below it appears to read "ROCHESTER".
Historical NotesSince the 1920 Presidential election was the first election that women across the country could vote in, it is possible that this was worn by a woman supporting Warren G. Harding on her first trip to the polls.
Related person
Warren G. Harding
Related institution
Republican Party
(United States, founded 1854)
On View
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c.1920
1964
1962
1920
