Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Button, Political |
Catalog Number |
1987.27.187 |
Maker |
Bastian Brothers Company |
Date |
1948 |
Material(s) |
Tinplate/Ink |
Dimensions |
H-0.875 W-0.875 Dia-0.875 inches |
Description |
This is a campaign button from the 1948 Presidential campaign of Harry S. Truman. "TRUMAN" is printed in blue letters on a white background using the lithographic process. There are union labels printed along the edge with a company's name printed on the lower edge: "Bastian Bros. Rochester N.Y." |
Collection |
Drexell R. Davis Collection |
Event |
1948 United States Presidential Election |
People |
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972 Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972 |
Subjects |
Buttons Elections Electioneering Campaigns, Political Political campaigns Political candidates Political elections Politicians Politics & government Presidential appointments Presidential candidates Presidential elections Presidential terms of office Presidents |
Search Terms |
Button, Political Campaign buttons Campaigns, Presidential Elections Political buttons political campaigns political souvenirs Presidential campaigns Presidential election Presidential elections Presidential nominees Presidents Democratic candidates Democratic Party Democratic Ticket Democrats |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |