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Gift of Audrey D. Brett and M. Adler Dobkin, 1999.164.32  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Soc…
Political Buttons
Gift of Audrey D. Brett and M. Adler Dobkin, 1999.164.32 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Political Buttons

Date1971
MediumPlastic, metal
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 2 1/4in. (5.7cm)
ClassificationsGovernment and Politics
Credit LineGift of Audrey D. Brett and M. Adler Dobkin
DescriptionWhite campaign pin-back button. Printed at the top is a blue and red stared elephant. Printed below this in blue, "McKinney /for /Congress". Printed on the bottom edge is a label, reading, "840".
Object number1999.164.32
MarkingsPrinted across button, "McKinney /for /Congress". Printed on the bottom edge, "840".NotesObject Note: Stewart McKinney was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1971 till 1987, representing Connecticut's 4th district.
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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, 1999.164.41  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Soc…
Simon S. Cohen
1949
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, 1999.164.21  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Soc…
Lowell Palmer Weicker Jr.
1990
Gift of Audrey D. Brett and M. Adler Dobkin, 1999.164.39  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Soc…
Richard Millhouse Nixon
1960
Gift of Audrey D. Brett and M. Adler Dobkin, 1999.164.26  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Soc…
Simon S. Cohen
Gift of Audrey D. Brett and M. Adler Dobkin, 1999.164.27  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Soc…
Fred R. Zeller
1949