Manufactured by
Unidentified
Date
1950-2000
Medium
ink on paper with metal and plastic
Dimensions
H x W x D: 3 × 3 × 1/4 in. (7.6 × 7.6 × 0.6 cm)
Description
A red and white pinback button advertising Virgin Islands rum. The white text throughout the button reads [Try a Virgin Islands Rum / Cruzan / Brugal / Carioca / Old Mr. Boston / Old St. Croix]. The back of the button has a metal pin with a clasp.
Place depicted
Virgin Islands of the United States, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Advertisements
Type
buttons (information artifacts)
Topic
Advertising
Cooking and dining
Foodways
Travel
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of T. Rasul Murray
Object number
2013.68.41
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55cac9d18-af9a-4eb7-a96c-2b7dcd51766e

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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