Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Button, Political |
Catalog Number |
1988.14.7 |
Date |
1988 |
Material(s) |
Ink/Paper/Plastic/Tinplate |
Dimensions |
H-1.75 W-1.75 Dia-1.75 inches |
Description |
This is a circular celluloid process political button from the Presidential campaign of the Democratic Party in 1988. The button has a red background with white lettering that reads "Where/ Was/ George?" There is an unreadable union printer's label below the lettering. A safety pin closure is attached to the back of the button. |
Notes |
President George Bush was defeated in his 1992 attempt at reelection by Democrat Bill Clinton of Arkansas. |
Collection |
Drexell R. Davis Collection |
Event |
1988 United States Presidential Election |
People |
Bush, George H. W. |
Subjects |
Button badges Campaigns, Political Candidates, Presidential People associated with politics & government Political activity Political campaigns Political candidates Political issues Political organizations Political parties Political strategies Politicians Politics & government Presidential candidates Presidents Opposition (Political science) |
Search Terms |
Button, Political Campaigns, Presidential Democratic National Committee Democratic Party Democrats Political button political campaigns Political candidates Political issues Political parties political souvenirs Politicians Politics Politics & government Presidential campaigns Presidential candidates Presidential nominees Presidents |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |