Political Buttons
Date1960-1970
MediumPlastic, paper, metal, ribbon
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x diameter): 12 3/4 x 6in. (32.4 x 15.2cm)
ClassificationsGovernment and Politics
Credit LineGift of Audrey D. Brett and M. Adler Dobkin
Object number1999.164.1
DescriptionRed, white, and blue presidential campaign button and ribbon. Center of button has a black and white picture of the torso of Richard Nixon smiling and wearing a suit and tie. Printed across button in red and white print, "FOR PRESIDENT / RICHARD M. NIXON". Printed on the right edge is a red union label, "ALLIED PRINTING /TRADE COUNCIL /UNION /LABEL /NEW YORK /9". Red ribbon is attached to the bottom of button and has a notched end; printed vertically across center of ribbon in gold print, "CONNECTICUT".
Status
Not on view
20th century
