Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Button, Political |
Catalog Number |
2015.14.6 |
Date |
1931 |
Material(s) |
Celluloid/Metal |
Dimensions |
Dia-0.75 inches |
Description |
This celluloid political button is from the 1931 gubernatorial campaign of Ruby Laffoon. This small button has the text "LAFFOON FOR GOVERNOR." The background of the button is red and the lettering is white. It has a stick pin fastener. |
Notes |
Ruby Laffoon (January 15, 1869 – March 1, 1941) was governor of Kentucky from 1931 until 1935. He was a Democrat. |
Collection |
Bennett Wall Collection |
People |
Laffoon, Ruby, 1869-1941 |
Subjects |
Governors Political campaigns Political candidates Politicians |
Search Terms |
Gubernatorial elections Gubernatorial races Political button political campaigns Political candidates Governor's elections Governor's races |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |