Gift of Audrey D. Brett and M. Adler Dobkin, 1999.164.51 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Soc…

Political Buttons

Date1947

MediumMetal

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 1/2 x 1 1/2in. (1.3 x 3.8cm)

ClassificationsGovernment and Politics

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

DescriptionGold and red campaign clip. Printed across clip in white, "SEELY-BROWN". Printed on back of clip are two labels, "UNION LABEL" ; "LOCAL NO. 4 /UNION LABEL /AMALAGATED /LITHOGRAPHERS /OF AMERICA /CHICAGO".

Object number1999.164.51

MarkingsPrinted across clip, "SEELY-BROWN". Printed on back of clip, two labels, "UNION LABEL" ; "LOCAL NO. 4 /UNION LABEL /AMALAGATED /LITHOGRAPHERS /OF AMERICA /CHICAGO".NotesObject Note: This clip is from the 1947 election of Horace Seely-Brown, who was a United States Representative from eastern Connecticut for six terms.

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