Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Button, Political |
Catalog Number |
1987.27.185 |
Date |
1949 |
Material(s) |
Paper/Tinplate/Plastic |
Dimensions |
H-1.25 W-1.25 inches |
Description |
This is a celluloid process inaugural button for Harry S. Truman. It has a white background with black and white text. The black text reads "INAUGURATION JANUARY 20, 1949" and is in an arc over a black and white photo of Harry S. Truman. Along the bottom of the button is the white text, which is raised above the black and white photo, and it reads "PRESIDENT/HARRY S. TRUMAN". |
Collection |
Drexell R. Davis Collection |
People |
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972 |
Subjects |
Politics & government Politicians Inaugurations Inaugurations, Presidential |
Search Terms |
Political button Button, Political Politics Politics & government Politicians Inaugauration Presidential Inauguration |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |