Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Button, Political |
Catalog Number |
1988.8.18 |
Maker |
COADCO |
Date |
1972 |
Material(s) |
Tinplate/Ink |
Dimensions |
H-1.438 W-1.438 Dia-1.438 inches |
Description |
This is a circular lithographed metal political button for the presidential campaign of Richard Nixon in 1972. The button has a white background with navy blue and red lettering. Above the midline in navy blue is "PRESIDENT" and across the middle in red is "NIXON" with the O as the symbol for female (mirror of Venus) and a navy blue equal (=) sign in the center of the O. Around the curled edge is navy blue lettering that reads "COADCO union bug (illegible) FIN COMM TO RE ELECT THE PRES / PAUL BARRICK TREAS 1701 PENN. AVE. N.W. WASH. D.C." A stick pin is attached to the back. |
Collection |
Drexell R. Davis Collection |
Event |
1972 United States Presidential Election |
People |
Nixon, Richard M., 1913-1994 Nixon, Richard M., 1913-1994 |
Subjects |
Buttons Campaigns, Political Elections Political campaigns Political candidates Political elections Political issues Politicians Politics & government Presidential candidates Presidential elections Women Women's rights |
Search Terms |
Button, Political Campaigns, Political Campaigns, Presidential Elections Political button political campaigns Political candidates Political elections political souvenirs Politicians Politics Politics & government Presidential campaigns Presidential candidates Presidential election Presidential nominees Presidents Women in politics Women's Issues Women's rights |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |