Manufactured by
Unidentified
Date
ca. 1963
Medium
ink on paper with metal and plastic
Dimensions
H x W x D (2013.68.12.1): 1 5/16 × 1 1/4 × 1/4 in. (3.3 × 3.2 × 0.6 cm)
H x W x D (2013.68.12.2): 1 1/4 × 1 1/4 × 3/16 in. (3.2 × 3.2 × 0.5 cm)
Description
Two yellow and black ¡Viva! pinback buttons (2013.68.12.1-.2) with text in English, Spanish, and Latin. The top half of the buttons have a yellow background with black text. Across the middle large black text reads [¡VIVA!]. Above, [Peace on Earth / Paz en La Tierra / Pacem in Terris] is written in English, Spanish, and Latin. The bottom half has a solid black background. The backs of the buttons have metal pins with a clasps.
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera
Type
buttons (information artifacts)
Topic
Activism
Humanitarianism
International affairs
Multilingual communication
Religion
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of T. Rasul Murray
Object number
2013.68.12.1-.2
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f61d2d2c-a36e-4a56-a871-f6709b7f4670

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