Manufactured by
Bristow, American
Subject of
Chisholm, Shirley Anita, American, 1924 - 2005
Date
1972
Medium
ink on paper (fiber product), metal, plastic laminate
Dimensions
1 x 1/4 in. (2.5 x 0.6 cm)
Description
A white pinback button endorsing Shirley Chisholm for president. The button features an illustration of the head and right raised arm of the Statue of Liberty in black ink. A series of red rays emanate from the statue. Red type curving along the top of the button reads [Liberty & Equality]. Red type in the middle of the button reads [Chisholm / 72]. The back of the button is rusted and has a straight pin extending beyond the diameter of the button. There is a printer's mark in red ink on the bottom edge of the button. There is another red ink mark at the top edge that is illegible.
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Type
buttons (information artifacts)
Topic
Politics
U.S. History, 1969-2001
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
Object number
2014.36.3
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd526873fb3-9688-4d2c-aa19-fd02c8d99541

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