Political Buttons
Date1968
MediumPlastic, metal
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter of .7): 3in. (7.6cm)
Primary Dimensions (diameter of .8): 1 1/4in. (3.2cm)
ClassificationsGovernment and Politics
Credit LineGift of Audrey D. Brett and M. Adler Dobkin
Object number1999.164.7-.8
DescriptionRed, white, and blue campaign pin-back buttons. Each button has the same deisgn, one button is larger than the other. Border of button is blue while center is white, the letters "G O /P" are printed in red over a curved line to form a smiley face. Bottom edge is white, with blue text, "BARKER ADV. CO., MERIDEN, CONN. 06450".
NotesObject Note: Button was made by the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW) in preparation for the 1968 elections to mobilize support for then presidential hopeful, Richard Nixon. http://buttonmuseum.org/buttons/gop-smiley-faceStatus
Not on view
1960-1970
1970-1990
20th century
after 1970