Manufactured by
Unidentified
Date
late 20th century
Medium
metal, ink on paper, plastic laminate
Dimensions
H x W x D: 3 x 1/4 in. (7.6 x 0.6 cm)
Description
A black pinback button promoting affirmative action. Curving around the top edge in white text are the words: [DEFEND AFFIRMATIVE / ACTION]. The lower center of the button reads: [NO / RETREAT!]. The front of the button is heavily stained. The back of the button has a metal fastener and clasp.
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Type
buttons (information artifacts)
Topic
Communication
Justice
Politics
Resistance
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2011.178.7
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5bbd02dff-e5f7-47fa-9557-6cfb6322262f

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