Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Button, Political |
Catalog Number |
1987.30.132 |
Maker |
Badge-A-Minit |
Date |
1983 |
Material(s) |
Paper/Plastic/Tinplate/Ink |
Dimensions |
H-2.25 W-2.25 Dia-2.25 inches |
Description |
This is a circular celluloid process political button from Alben Barkley II's campaign for Kentucky lieutenant governor in 1983. The background is white. There is a black and white printed headshot of Barkley in the center of the button. There is black text above and below the images that reads, "Lieutenant Governor / THE NAME / SAYS IT ALL / ALBEN W. BARKLEY, II." The button has a safety-pin closure on the back. |
Collection |
Drexell R. Davis Collection |
People |
Barkley, Alben William, II |
Subjects |
Buttons (Information artifacts) Campaigns, Political Elections People associated with politics & government Political activity Political campaigns Political campaigns Political candidates Political elections Politicians Politics & government |
Search Terms |
Button, Political Campaign buttons Campaigns, Political Kentucky politicians Kentucky Politics Lieutenant Governors Political button political campaigns Political candidates Politics, Kentucky Politics, Kentucky |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |