- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Commissioned by
- New York City Housing Authority, American, founded 1934
- Date
- late 20th century
- Medium
- aluminum alloy, ink on paper, plastic laminate
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 2 x 1/4 in. (5.1 x 0.6 cm)
- Description
- An aubergine colored pinback button promoting public housing. The text appears in orange and reads: [Support / Public / Housing!] with the first letter of each word underlined. Below this reads: [(Before it's too late!) / NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY INTERIM / COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS]. The button is heavily stained and discolored. The back of the button has some scratches and stains and has a metal fastener and clasp.
- Place depicted
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.178.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




