Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Button, Political |
Catalog Number |
1987.27.209 |
Maker |
Green Duck Co. |
Date |
1952 |
Material(s) |
Tinplate/Ink |
Dimensions |
H-1.5 Dia-0.875 inches |
Description |
This is a circular political tab pin, made by lithographic process, for the Dwight D. Eisenhower-Richard Nixon 1952 presidential campaign. It has a red, white, and blue background in horizontal bands with the slogan, "IKE / THEY'RE FOR YOU / DICK," in white and blue print. The circular tab is pierced and has blue text that runs along the top perimeter and says, "GREEN DUCK CO. CHICAGO." There are three small union labels stacked vertically down the center of the tab. The right side of the label has the numbers 634 and 313 stacked respectively. |
Notes |
Eisenhower and Nixon won the 1952 Presidential campaign, defeating Democratic candidates, Adlai Stevenson and John Sparkman. |
Collection |
Drexell R. Davis Collection |
Event |
1952 United States Presidential Election |
People |
Eisenhower, Dwight D. Nixon, Richard M., 1913-1994 Green Duck Co. |
Subjects |
Buttons Campaign insignia Campaigns, Political Elections Political campaigns Political candidates Political elections Politicians Politics & government Presidential candidates Presidential elections Presidents |
Search Terms |
Button, Political Campaign buttons Campaigns, Presidential Elections Political buttons political campaigns political souvenirs Politics Presidential campaigns Presidential election Presidential elections Presidential nominees Presidents |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |