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Metadata
Object Name |
Button, Political |
Catalog Number |
1997.56.117 |
Maker |
Bold Concepts |
Date |
1996 |
Material(s) |
Plastic/Paper/Metal/Ink |
Dimensions |
H-1.5 W-1.5 D-0.5 Dia-1.5 inches |
Description |
This is a celluloid type political button that features a black and white headshot of Ross Perot in the center against a white background. The button is circular, and has a blue border with white text that reads, "UNITED WE STAND / ROSS PEROT '96." There is white text printed along the crimped bottom edge that reads, "BOLD CONCEPTS NYC 212-764-6330." There is a metal back with a safety pin style closure. |
Notes |
Texas billionaire Ross Perot launched a spirited third party run for the presidency in 1992 and 1996. His running mate in 1996 was economist Pat Choate. |
Collection |
Drexell R. Davis Collection |
Event |
1996 United States Presidential Election |
People |
Bold Concepts Perot, Ross |
Subjects |
Political activity Political campaigns Political candidates Political elections Politicians Presidential candidates Presidential elections Elections Campaigns, Political |
Search Terms |
New York (Ny.) Political button political campaigns Political candidates Political elections political souvenirs Politicians Politics Elections Presidential campaigns Presidential election Presidential elections Button, Political |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |