Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Badge, Political |
Catalog Number |
2014.00.262 |
Maker |
Weaver Badge Co. |
Date |
1964 |
Material(s) |
Satin/Metal/Paper/Ink |
Dimensions |
H-5.25 W-5.25 Dia-5.25 inches |
Description |
This is a political badge worn by a delegate voting for Barry Goldwater at the Republican National Convention in San Francisco in 1964. The center of the badge consists of a 3.5 inch diameter pinback button with a white background and blue text that reads, "I AM A / GOLDWATER / DELEGATE." The button is trimmed with a red satin rosette. The back of the button has a cardstock back that is attached with three staples. There is blue text in the lower center of the back with the maker's information that reads, "WEAVER BADGE CO. / 2909 MCKINNEY AVE. / DALLAS, TEXAS 75204." |
Collection |
KHS Museum Collection |
Event |
1964 United States Presidential Election |
People |
Goldwater, Barry Morris, 1909-1998 |
Subjects |
Campaigns, Political Elections Political campaigns Political candidates Political elections Politicians Politics & government Presidential candidates Presidential elections Delegations |
Search Terms |
Campaign buttons Campaigns, Presidential Elections Political buttons political campaigns political souvenirs Presidential campaigns Presidential election Presidential elections Presidential nominees Presidents Politics Republican party Republican Ticket Republicans Texas Badges Delegates |