Political Buttons
MakerMade by
Bastian Brothers Company
(American, founded 1895)
Date1952-1959
MediumPlastic, metal
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 1 1/2in. (3.8cm)
ClassificationsGovernment and Politics
Credit LineGift of Audrey D. Brett and M. Adler Dobkin
DescriptionBlue and white campaign pin-back button. Border of button is blue while center is white with blue print, "RE-ELECT /BILL /PURTELL /U.S. SENATOR"; printed at the center is a union label, "ALLIED PRINTING /TRADES COUNCIL /UNION /LABEL /ROCHESTER /19". Engraved on the back, "B. B. CO. /UNION LABEL /ROCHESTER".
Object number1999.164.15
On View
Not on view20th century
Lewtan Industries
1960-1970
1970-1990