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Metadata
Object Name |
Button, Political |
Title |
Button, Alton Parker-Henry Davis |
Catalog Number |
1987.27.41 |
Maker |
Metropolitan Equipment Co. |
Date |
1904 |
Material(s) |
Celluloid/Paper/Tinplate |
Dimensions |
Dia-1.25 inches |
Description |
This is a political button from the 1904 presidential campaign featuring Alton Parker and Henry Davis. The button is a celluloid-process button with tinplating and paper backing. The front of the button features portraiture of Parker (viewer's left) and Davis (viewer's right) on a sepia background. A centered black block follows the bottom border of the button with the following lettering: "PARKER--DAVIS". The paper label on the reverse has the following inscription: "METROPOLITAN/ EQUIPMENT CO./ 124 East 14TH ST. N.Y./ GOODS GUARANTEED/ UNION MADE/ [patent information illegible due to damage]". |
Collection |
Drexell R. Davis Collection |
Event |
1904 United States Presidential Election |
People |
Whitehead & Hoag Company Davis, Henry G. Parker, Alton B. |
Subjects |
Political campaigns Political candidates Political elections Presidential candidates Presidential elections |
Search Terms |
Political button Button, Political Elections Politics Presidential campaigns Presidential candidates Presidential election |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |