Manufactured by
Unidentified
Subject of
Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
Date
1968
Medium
metal
Dimensions
Diameter (depth includes pin): 1 3/4 x 1/4 in. (4.4 x 0.6 cm)
Description
Pinback button with black and white image of MLK at center surrounded by text and dates. On the back is a Union Label stamp measuring 1/4" x 7/16".
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera
Movement
Civil Rights Movement
Type
portraits
buttons (information artifacts)
Topic
Civil rights
U.S. History, 1961-1969
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
Object number
2011.5
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd593c96e6e-4fcd-404d-940c-fc9a772573a7

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