- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Date
- 1989
- Medium
- ink on paper with metal and plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (2013.68.11.1): 1 3/4 × 1 3/4 × 3/16 in. (4.4 × 4.4 × 0.5 cm)
- H x W x D (2013.68.11.2): 1 3/4 × 1 3/4 × 5/16 in. (4.4 × 4.4 × 0.8 cm)
- Caption
- The "HRA" on these buttons likely refers to "Human Resources Administration," the New York City agency funded by Mayor John Lindsay in 1966 to administer the city's social services programs.
- Description
- Two HRA Black History Month pinback buttons (2013.68.11.1-.2). The buttons have a white background with red, black and green text. The text reads [HRA / A Black History / Month / Celebration / 1989]. The backs of the buttons have pins with clasps.
- Place used
- United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of T. Rasul Murray
- Object number
- 2013.68.11.1-.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




