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

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

MarkingsPrinted across button, "BARNES /for Governor". Printed on the bottom edge, "ALLIED PRINTING /TRADES COUNCIL /UNION /LABEL /9".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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