Manufactured by
Unidentified
Subject of
X, Malcolm, American, 1925 - 1965
Organization of Afro-American Unity, American, 1965 - 1965
Date
1971
Medium
metal, ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W x D: 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 1/4 in. (4.4 x 4.4 x 0.6 cm)
Description
A white pin back button with a black and white image of Malcolm X. Malcolm X is seen from the shoulders up and is looking to the right of the pin. He is wearing a suit, tie, and shirt. Around the image, in an arc, is black text that includes the date of the event. The text reads: [ORGANIZATION OF AFRO-AMERICAN UNITY, INC. / MAY 19 / MALCOLM-X DAY]. On the reverse are two small, round stickers with the numbers [65] and [1124]. The back of the button has a metal fastener and clasp.
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera
Type
buttons (information artifacts)
Topic
Civil rights
Politics
U.S. History, 1969-2001
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2012.159.8
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51b909aaf-a3a4-4330-b273-d77b1c1810de

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