Manufactured by
Unidentified
Subject of
National Urban League, American, founded 1910
Date
1960s
Medium
ink on paper with metal and plastic
Dimensions
H x W x D: 2 9/16 × 2 9/16 × 5/16 in. (6.5 × 6.5 × 0.8 cm)
Description
A pinback button for the Urban League of New Haven. The background of the button is orange and black text around the outer edge reads [Urban League of Greater New Haven]. At center there is a large black equal sign. The back of the button has a metal pin with a clasp.
Place depicted
New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera
Type
buttons (information artifacts)
Topic
Activism
Associations and institutions
Civil rights
Communities
Race discrimination
U.S. History, 1961-1969
Urban life
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of T. Rasul Murray
Object number
2013.68.64
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e7114636-43d7-4319-b969-e04897f2b59e

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