Pin-back Button
MakerMade by
Unknown
Date2007
MediumWhite metal, paper, and plastic
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 2 3/16in. (5.6cm)
ClassificationsInformation Artifacts
Credit LineGift of Susan P. Schoelwer
DescriptionRound political campaign button made of laminated red, blue, white, and yellow paper over white metal. The button reads, "**CHRIS**/ DODD/ PRESIDENT 2008/ January 19, 2007/ CONNECTICUT/ KICKOFF". A metal pin is built into the back of the button so it can be pinned to clothing.
Object number2007.3.0
InscribedThe button reads, "**CHRIS**/ DODD/ PRESIDENT 2008/ January 19, 2007/ CONNECTICUT/ KICKOFF". A tiny box beneath this has writing inside that reads, "UNION MADE/ ILIAN or IUAN g PW/ xn.og". [The print on everything after "UNION MADE" is so small that the rest of the trascription may not be accurate.]NotesHistorical Note: This button was handed out by Connecticut Senator Christopher Dodd's campaign on 19 January 2007 at the Old State House in Hartford, Connecticut.
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