Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Button, Political |
Catalog Number |
1972.2 |
Maker |
Jonas, Hugo |
Date |
1899 |
Material(s) |
Celluloid/Tinplate/Brass/Paper/Ink |
Dimensions |
Dia-1.25 inches |
Description |
This is a celluloid process campaign button from Governor William Goebel's 1899 gubernatorial campaign. The button features a sepia tone headshot photo of William Goebel looking towards the right. The words "FOR GOVERNOR / WILLIAM GOEBEL" are printed around the photograph. The button has a stamped tinplate back plate with a copper stickpin and a raised catch on the collar. The back of the button has a paper label that reads, "Hugo Jonas, / 409 Scott St., / Covington, / Ky." |
Collection |
Bev Adams Collection |
People |
Jonas, Hugo Goebel, William, 1856-1900 |
Subjects |
Button badges Campaigns, Political Candidates, Political Electioneering Elections Governors People associated with politics & government Political activity Political campaigns Political candidates Political elections Political pageantry Political violence Politicians Politics & government State government |
Search Terms |
Button, Political Campaign buttons Campaigns Campaigns, Political Covington (Ky.) Electioneering Elections Goebel assassination Goebel crisis Governor's elections Governor's races Governors Governors elections Governors races Gubernatorial elections Gubernatorial races Kentucky Kentucky governors Kentucky politicians Kentucky Politics Political button political campaigns Political candidates Political elections Political pageantry political souvenirs Politicians Politics Politics & government Politics, Kentucky State elections |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |