On View
1968 & Beyond Gallery
Exhibition
A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
Designed by
Rich, Margaret, American
Subject of
President Obama, Barack, American, born 1961
First Lady Michelle Obama, American, born 1964
Date
2008
Medium
metal, plastic, ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W x D: 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 3 3/8 in. (5.7 x 5.7 x 8.6 cm)
Description
A campaign button with blue and white text and an image of Michelle and Barrack Obama. Printed above the image in blue text that reads: [AMERICA'S NEXT FIRST FAMILY]. Across the bottom of the button there is a blue stripe. Written in white text on the blue stripe is: [Michelle & Barack]. The back of the button has a metal fastener and clasp.
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera
Type
buttons (information artifacts)
Topic
Communication
Families
Politics
U.S. History, 2001-
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of William R. Ferris
Object number
2013.172.14
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c7c42e21-2161-4192-afdd-cb699ee5547c

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