Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Button, Political |
Catalog Number |
1987.30.23 |
Date |
1955 |
Material(s) |
Tinplate/Ink |
Dimensions |
D-0.188 Dia-0.625 inches |
Description |
This is a circular political button, made by lithographic process, for Albert Benjamin "Happy" Chandler's 1955 gubernatorial campaign. It has a white background with the name, "HAPPY", in blue print across the center. There are three union labels located on the back, in black print. It has a stickpin located on the back. |
Notes |
In 1955 A. B. "Happy" Chandler ran for his second term as govermor of Kentucky. |
Collection |
Drexell R. Davis Collection |
People |
Chandler, Happy, 1898-1991 |
Subjects |
Buttons Campaigns, Political Elections Governors Political campaigns Political candidates Political elections Politicians Politics & government |
Search Terms |
Button, Political Campaign buttons Elections Governor Governors Gubernatorial elections Gubernatorial races Political buttons political campaigns political souvenirs Politics Politics, Kentucky |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |