Manufactured by
Purse Power, Inc., American, founded 2017
Worn by
Dr. Gray, Calonie, American
Subject of
Women's March, American, founded 2017
Date
2017
Medium
ink on paper (fiber product) with metal and plastic laminate
Dimensions
H x W x D: 2 5/16 × 2 5/16 × 5/16 in. (5.8 × 5.8 × 0.8 cm)
Description
A pinback button for Purse Power. The button has a white background with a red symbol and grey and black type. The type reads: [PURSE POWER" / We have it. / Let's use it. / pursepower.com]. Above the type is a red symbol of an atomic whirl with a purse at the nucleus. The back of the button is silver toned and has a pin with a fastener.
Place used
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera
Type
buttons (information artifacts)
Topic
Activism
Feminism
Local and regional
Politics
U.S. History, 2001-
Women
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Calonie Gray
Object number
2017.96.2
Restrictions & Rights
© Purse Power Inc
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5280e784f-b9ac-40bd-993d-97fa33a5ffa4

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