Manufactured by
Unidentified
Subject of
Davis, Angela Y., American, born 1944
Date
1971-1972
Medium
ink on paper with metal and plastic
Dimensions
H x W x D: 1 3/4 × 1 3/4 × 5/16 in. (4.4 × 4.4 × 0.8 cm)
Description
A pinback button supporting Angela Davis. The button has an orange background with black text around the edge that reads [Her Fight is our Fight / Free Angela Davis]. At center is an image of Davis. The exterior edge of the button has the manufacturer's information printed, partially visible, 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
U.S. History, 1969-2001
Women
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of T. Rasul Murray
Object number
2013.68.51
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56c3ebd0b-ffd5-4477-ab68-6c65b162b22a

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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