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Gift of Richard Peplau. 2015.101.13 © 2015 The Connecticut Historical Society
Morelli for Mayor campaign button
Gift of Richard Peplau. 2015.101.13 © 2015 The Connecticut Historical Society

Morelli for Mayor campaign button

SubjectMade for Joseph F. Morelli American, 1916 - 1996
Date1956
MediumMetal
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (Pin (diameter)): 15/16in. (2.4cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Richard W. Peplau
DescriptionA round metal pin with a blue border and wide white strip going through the middle dividing the border. In the top half of the blue border is "Elect" and in the bottom half is "Mayor" both printed in white. In the center white strip is "Morelli" printed in red. In the white center there are two small blue designs, the top one with the number 437 to the right, and the bottom one with the numer 36 to the right..
Object number2015.101.13
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