Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Button, Political |
Catalog Number |
1988.8.59 |
Date |
1984 |
Material(s) |
Ink/Paper/Plastic/Tinplate |
Dimensions |
H-3 W-3 Dia-3 inches |
Description |
This is a circular celluloid process political button for the Presidential and Vice-Presidential campaign of Walter Mondale and Geraldine Ferraro in 1984. The button has a blue background with black and white photo of Mondale and Ferraro at microphones in front of a waving red and white striped flag. There is white lettering at the top that reads "MONDALE (star) FERRARO/ '84". A safety pin closure is attached to the back of the button. |
Notes |
Walter Mondale, Vice President with Jimmy Carter 1977-80, was defeated by incumbent Republican Ronald Reagan in the 1984 presidential election. |
Collection |
Drexell R. Davis Collection |
Event |
1984 United States Presidential Election |
People |
Mondale, Walter Ferraro, Geraldine |
Subjects |
Button badges Campaigns, Political Candidates, Presidential Electioneering Elections People associated with politics & government Political activity Political campaigns Political candidates Political elections Political parties Politicians Politics & government Presidential candidates Presidential primaries |
Search Terms |
Button, Political Campaigns, Presidential Democratic candidates Democratic Party Democrats Electioneering Elections Political button political campaigns Political candidates Political elections Political parties political souvenirs Politicians Politics Politics & government Presidential campaigns Presidential candidates Presidential election Vice Presidential Candidates |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |