Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Button, Political |
Catalog Number |
1987.30.174 |
Date |
1987 |
Material(s) |
Ink/Paper/Plastic/Tinplate |
Dimensions |
H-2.313 W-2.313 Dia-2.313 inches |
Description |
This is a circular celluloid process metal political button for the Lt. Governor campaign of Dave Armstrong in 1987. The button has a red-orange background with a small dark blue rectangular area at the top with a line above and below that reads "DEMO" in white and a larger dark blue area that covers most of the front. There is a dark blue and white framed black and white photo of Dave Armstrong on the right side and dark blue background on which there is orange lettering that reads "Dave/ Arm/ strong" and "LT. GOVERNOR" in white. There is a pinback fastener attached to the back of the button. |
Notes |
Dave Armstrong was a candidate in the 1987 Kentucky Democratic Primary Election for Lieutenant Governor. Brereton Jones won the primary election. |
Collection |
Drexell R. Davis Collection |
People |
Armstrong, David L. |
Subjects |
Button badges Campaigns, Political Candidates, Political People associated with politics & government Political activity Political campaigns Political candidates Political elections Political pageantry Political parties Politicians Politics & government State government Primary elections |
Search Terms |
Button, Political Campaign buttons Campaigns, Political Democratic candidates Democratic Party Democrats Kentucky Kentucky Democratic Party Political buttons political campaigns Political candidates Political elections Political pageantry Political parties political souvenirs Politicians Politics Politics & government Politics, Kentucky State elections Lieutenant Governors |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |