Gift of Audrey D. Brett and M. Adler Dobkin, 1999.164.14 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Soc…

Political Buttons

Subject Lowell Palmer Weicker Jr. American, 1931 - 2023

Date1970-1990

MediumPlastic, metal

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 1 7/16in. (3.6cm)

ClassificationsGovernment and Politics

Credit LineGift of Audrey D. Brett and M. Adler Dobkin

DescriptionBlue and white campaign pin-back button. Center of button has a white and blue image of the U.S. Capitol Building; on either side of the image is a light blue and a dark blue. Printed across button in blue and white text, "U.S. SENATE /Weicker". Bottom of button has two union labels, "I.J.W.U. /UNION MADE"; "I.P.E.U".

Object number1999.164.14

MarkingsPrinted across front of button, "U.S. SENATE /Weicker". Bottom of button has two union labels, "I.J.W.U. /UNION MADE"; "I.P.E.U".NotesObject Note: Campaign slogan printed across button was for the candidate Lowell P. Weicker who was a United States Senator from Connecticut 1971-1989.

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