Manufactured by
Unidentified
Subject of
Narcotics Association Regional Coordinating Officers, founded 1971
Date
after 1971
Medium
ink on paper with metal and plastic
Dimensions
H x W x D: 1 1/2 × 1 1/2 × 1/4 in. (3.8 × 3.8 × 0.6 cm)
Description
A pinback button for the Narcotics Association Regional Coordinating Officers. The background of the button is red. Black print at the top and bottom read [Get Involved / N.A.R.C.O.]. At center there is a depiction of a syringe that is broken in half and below hands in handcuffs. The exterior edge of the button has the manufacturer's information printed in black ink. The back of the button has a metal pin with a clasp.
Place used
United States, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera
Type
buttons (information artifacts)
Topic
Activism
Justice
Law
Prisons
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of T. Rasul Murray
Object number
2013.68.101
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c1e677fc-2326-41a3-ba6b-270e47fc2d18

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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