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
Type
buttons (information artifacts)
Topic
Holidays and festivals
Labor
Race relations
United States History
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.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fac77d39-2944-4f99-b142-fcf7b78b9f3c

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

Share this page