Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Button, Political |
Catalog Number |
1994.6.35 |
Date |
1992 |
Material(s) |
Ink/Paper/Plastic/Tinplate |
Dimensions |
H-2.188 W-2.188 Dia-2.188 inches |
Description |
This is a circular celluloid process metal political button for the Presidential campaign of George H.W. Bush in 1992. The button has a beige background with a color drawing to an eagle's head facing right in the center. Above the eagle is black lettering that reads "VETERANS FOR". Below the eagle there is lettering that reads "BUSH" in dark blue and "QUAYLE" in red separated by two red wavy lines and a dark blue stripe with three white stars. At the bottom there is "92" in dark blue. There is unreadable lettering on the curled under edge, probably the printing company information. There is a safety pin closure attached to the back. |
Collection |
Drexell R. Davis Collection |
Event |
1992 United States Presidential Election |
People |
Bush, George H. W. Quayle, Dan, 1947- |
Subjects |
Button badges Campaigns, Political Candidates, Presidential Election tickets Electioneering Elections People associated with politics & government Political activity Political campaigns Political candidates Political elections Political parties Politicians Politics & government Presidential candidates Presidential elections Presidents Vice presidents |
Search Terms |
Button, Political Campaign buttons Campaigns Campaigns, Presidential Electioneering Elections Political buttons political campaigns Political candidates Political elections Political parties political souvenirs Politicians Politics Politics & government Presidential campaigns Presidential candidates Presidential election Presidents Vice Presidential Candidates vice-presidents |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |