Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Button, Campaign |
Catalog Number |
2003.4.5 |
Maker |
Millennium Group |
Date |
ca. 1980 |
Material(s) |
Ink/Paper/Plastic/Tinplate |
Dimensions |
H-3 W-3 Dia-3 inches |
Description |
This is a circular celluloid process metal political button for the Presidential campaign of Ted Kennedy. The button has a white background with a black and white photo of Kennedy in front of microphones pointing an index finger to his right in front of an American flag in color. At the top, is dark blue lettering that reads "KENNEDY" and at the bottom "A LEADER FOR THE 80'S". There is blue lettering on the curled under edge of an unreadable union printers label followed by lettering that reads "MILLENNIUM GROUP 924 CHERRY ST PHILA PA 10107". A safety pin closure is attached to the back. |
Collection |
Drexell R. Davis Collection |
Event |
1980 United States Presidential Election |
People |
Kennedy, Edward Moore "Ted", 1932-2009 |
Subjects |
Politicians Political elections Political campaigns Political activity Presidential candidates Button badges Campaigns, Political Candidates, Presidential Electioneering Elections People associated with politics & government Political candidates Political pageantry Political parties Politics & government Presidential primaries |
Search Terms |
Button, Political Campaigns, Presidential Democratic candidates Democratic Party Democrats Electioneering Elections Political button political campaigns Political candidates Political elections Political pageantry Political parties political souvenirs Politicians Politics Politics & government |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |