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Gift of Audrey D. Brett and M. Adler Dobkin, 1999.164.4  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Soci…
Political Buttons
Gift of Audrey D. Brett and M. Adler Dobkin, 1999.164.4 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Political Buttons

Date1970
MediumPlastic, metal
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 3in. (7.6cm)
ClassificationsGovernment and Politics
Credit LineGift of Audrey D. Brett and M. Adler Dobkin
DescriptionWhite campaign pin-back button. Printed across button in light green text, "BARNES /for Governor". Printed on the bottom edge is a union label, "ALLIED PRINTING /TRADES COUNCIL /UNION /LABEL /9".
Object number1999.164.4
NotesObject Note: Slogan printed across button was made for the campaign of Wallace Barnes who ran for Governor in 1970 and lost the election to Thomas Meskill.
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