Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Button, Political |
Catalog Number |
1997.56.89 |
Maker |
Bold Concepts |
Date |
1996 |
Material(s) |
Paper/Plastic/Tinplate |
Dimensions |
H-2.188 W-2.188 Dia-2.188 inches |
Description |
This is a celluloid type political campaign button that was created for the reelection campaign of Vice-President Al Gore. The front of the button is covered by a color portrait of the Vice President. To the left and right of the portrait, along the bottom edge of the button, are six white stars; three on each side. Arching above the portrait, in line with the stars, is the inscription, "RE-ELECT the VICE PRESIDENT" in white letters. On the bottom edge of the button is the inscription, "BOLD CONCEPTS NYC 212-761-6330" with a union label immediately afterward. The back of the button has a safety pin style closure. |
Notes |
Bill Clinton and Al Gore were re-elected in 1996 over Republicans Bob Dole and Jack Kemp. |
Collection |
Drexell R. Davis Collection |
Event |
1996 United States Presidential Election |
People |
Bold Concepts Gore, Al, 1948- |
Subjects |
Campaigns, Political Elections Electioneering Political campaigns Political candidates Political elections Politicians Politics & government Vice presidents |
Search Terms |
Political button political campaigns Political candidates Political elections political souvenirs Politicians Politics Button, Political Vice Presidential Candidates |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |