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Gift of Donald Blakelock, 2003.2.1 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Pin-back Button
Gift of Donald Blakelock, 2003.2.1 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Pin-back Button

RetailerSold by Wild Oats American
Date2002
MediumPrinted paper, plastic, and white metal
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 3in. (7.6cm)
ClassificationsInformation Artifacts
Credit LineGift of Donald Blakelock
DescriptionA man wearing a tuxedo, possibly a caricature of Hartford Mayor Eddy Perez, dances with a floating masked figure. In the background is the cityscape of Hartford, silhouetted by a large yellow moon. The words "First Night Hartford" are printed across the top of the button, and "2003" is printed across the bottom.
Object number2003.2.1
MarkingsPrinted in purple ink: across top of the button, "First Night Hartford"; across the bottom, "2003". Printed on the edge of the button in black ink: "MADE IN MEXICO".
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