- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Mandela, Nelson, South African, 1918 - 2013
- African National Congress, South African, founded 1912
- Date
- 1990
- Medium
- metal, ink on paper, plastic laminate
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 2 1/4 x 1/4 in. (5.7 x 0.6 cm)
- Description
- A striped pinback button featuring an image of Nelson Mandela. The background colors of the button, black, green, and yellow are the colors of the African National Congress flag. At the top of the button the words [FREE MAN] appear in white text, the bottom reads [NELSON MANDELA] in black text. In the middle is an image of Mandela's face in brown ink. There are stains on the front of the button, the metal back of the button is in excellent condition.
- Place depicted
- South Africa, Africa
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
- Topic
- Africa
- Communication
- Decolonization
- Freedom
- International affairs
- Justice
- Prisons
- Social reform
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.178.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




