Pin-back Button
SubjectButton supporting
Mayor Antonina P. Uccello
American, 1922 - 2023
MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateprobably 1967
MediumWhite metal covered with laminated paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 1 1/2in. (3.8cm)
ClassificationsInformation Artifacts
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
DescriptionCircular metal button covered in laminated paper. The top of half of the paper is white, with five blue start around the edge. The name "ANN/ UCCELLO" is printed in red. The bottom half of the button has thirteen vertical stripes, alternating red to blue. A wire pin around the interior rim of the button has a pointed end sticking out, allowing the button to be fastened to clothing.
Object number2007.35.20
InscribedThe top of half of the paper is white, with five blue start around the edge. The name "ANN/ UCCELLO" is printed in red.NotesHistorical Note: Antonina "Ann" P. Uccello was raised in Hartford, Connecticut. She taught high school for one year and worked in management at G. Fox and Company, then was asked to run for Mayor of Hartford in 1967. A Republican, Ann Uccello became the first female mayor of Hartford. (Hudson 8/8/2007)Subject Terms
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