Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Button, Campaign |
Catalog Number |
2005.6.38 |
Date |
1990-2005 |
Material(s) |
Ink/Paper/Plastic/Tinplate |
Dimensions |
H-2.313 W-2.313 Dia-2.313 inches |
Description |
This is a circular celluloid process campaign button for the National Democratic Party. The button has a yellow background with the color image of a woman worker with a stern expression wearing a denim shirt with rolled up sleeves. There is a round simulated union badge on her collar and white polka dots on red handkerchief on her head flexing her right bicep. "We Can Do it" is written in white lettering on a dark blue background in a cartoon bubble across the upper portion of the button. "VOTE DEMOCRATIC" is written in blue lettering on white with red trim around the lower edge. There is a safety pin closure attached to the back of the button. |
Notes |
Drexell R. Davis, a self-described "Yellow Dog" Democrat, held several elected positions in Kentucky state government. His thirty-three years of public service prompted his interest in collecting political memorabilia. |
Collection |
Drexell R. Davis Collection |
Subjects |
Button badges Campaigns, Political Political activity Political campaigns Political elections Political parties Politics & government Slogans Voting |
Search Terms |
Campaigns Campaigns, Political Democratic Party Democratic National Committee Democrats Electioneering Elections political campaigns Political elections Political parties political souvenirs Politics Politics & government Votes women and politics Women's work |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |