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Gift of Audrey D. Brett and M. Adler Dobkin, 1999.164.18  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Soc…
Political Buttons
Gift of Audrey D. Brett and M. Adler Dobkin, 1999.164.18 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Political Buttons

Date1980
MediumPlastic, metal
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 1 1/2in. (3.8cm)
ClassificationsGovernment and Politics
Credit LineGift of Audrey D. Brett and M. Adler Dobkin
DescriptionBlue campaign pin-back button. Printed across button in white, "COTTER /FOR /CONGRESS". Engraved on the back, a partially legible mark, "LOCAL 13".
Object number1999.164.18
MarkingsPrinted across the front, "COTTER /FOR /CONGRESS". Engraved on the back, "LOCAL 13".NotesObject Note: This button was from the campaign of William R. Cotter, who was the Representative from Connecticut, in Congress from 1981-1982.




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    Gift of Audrey D. Brett and M. Adler Dobkin, 1999.164.21  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Soc…
    Lowell Palmer Weicker Jr.
    1990
    Gift of Audrey D. Brett and M. Adler Dobkin, 1999.164.41  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Soc…
    Simon S. Cohen
    1949
    Gift of Audrey D. Brett and M. Adler Dobkin, 1999.164.29  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Soc…
    Lewtan Industries
    Gift of Audrey D. Brett and M. Adler Dobkin, 1999.164.11  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Soc…
    H and M Associates
    1959-1972
    Gift of Audrey D. Brett and M. Adler Dobkin, 1999.164.23  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Soc…
    Edwin H. May Jr.
    Gift of Audrey D. Brett and M. Adler Dobkin, 1999.164.34  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Soc…
    Mayor Antonina P. Uccello
    after 1970
    Gift of Audrey D. Brett and M. Adler Dobkin, 1999.164.15  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Soc…
    Bastian Brothers Company
    1952-1959