Political button
Classification:
Date:
1970
Medium:
Metal and plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
Description:
"SOPHIE TUCKER/FOR PRESIDENT," picture of her in center, black on white
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2008.39.89
Gallery Label:
Sophie Tucker (1884-1966), one of the most popular singers and comedians of the first 2/3 of the 20th century, was affectionately known as the original "Red Hot Mama". She wrote the song "Sophie Tucker for President," which may have had its first radio performance in 1975, and is today available on CD and on U-Tube.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1970
eMuseum Object ID:
64287
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Political button
Classification:
Date:
20th c.
Medium:
Metal and plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
Description:
I (picture of a red heart)/Hebrew letters, black on white
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2008.39.88
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
20
eMuseum Object ID:
64286
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Political button
Classification:
Date:
20th c.
Medium:
Metal and plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 in. (5.1 cm)
Description:
Green button with 4 Chinese characters
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2008.39.87
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
20
eMuseum Object ID:
64285
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Political button
Classification:
Date:
1940s
Medium:
Metal and plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
Description:
"THE CONSTITUTIONALISTS/NO/THIRD/TERM," whtie and red on blue and white
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2008.39.86
Gallery Label:
Opposition to Franklin Roosevelt's third run for the presidency.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1949
eMuseum Object ID:
64284
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Political button
Classification:
Date:
1940s
Medium:
Metal and plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
Description:
"PRODUCTION/FOR/VICTORY," red and blue on whtie, large red V in background, on rim: green duck, Chicago
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2008.39.85
Gallery Label:
Cardboard with straight pin attached is inserted within back, WWII era, this was title of a speech (1941?) by VP Henry A. Wallace, and was a popular slogan during WWII.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1949
eMuseum Object ID:
64283
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Political button
Classification:
Date:
early 20th c.
Medium:
Metal and plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
Description:
"I OWN A/LIBERTY/BOND," picture of Statue of Liberty, maroon on black
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2008.39.84
Gallery Label:
Liberty bonds were special US gov't bonds sold during WWI.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
20
eMuseum Object ID:
64282
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Political button
Classification:
Date:
early 20th c.
Medium:
Metal and plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
Description:
"WELCOME/BUDDY," picture of US Seal with eagle, etc., on blue in center, blue letters on white around center
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2008.39.83
Gallery Label:
Possibly made to welcome troops home after WWII?
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
20
eMuseum Object ID:
64281
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Political button
Classification:
Date:
1966
Medium:
Metal and plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
Description:
"DOUGLAS/FOR/SENATOR," portrait and drawing of capitol, white stars on blue, white letters on red
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2008.39.82
Gallery Label:
Paul Douglas (1892-1976), Democrat, was elected for three terms to the US Senate (1949-76), and defeated for that office in 1966.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1966
eMuseum Object ID:
64280
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Political button
Classification:
Date:
1970s-1990s
Medium:
Metal and plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Description:
"I'M ON MARIO'S TEAM," red on white, picture of Cuomo in center
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2008.39.81
Gallery Label:
Mario Cumomo (1932-), Democrat, was defeated by Ed Koch in the 1977 NYC Democratic primary for Mayor. He was elected Governor in 1982, 1986, 1990, but defeated in 1994 by George Pataki.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1999
eMuseum Object ID:
64279
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Political button
Classification:
Date:
1970s-1990s
Medium:
Metal and plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 2 in. (7.6 x 5.1 cm)
Description:
"I'M ON/MARIO'S/TEAM," white letters on blue, picture of baseball player w/Cuomo on shirt
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2008.39.80
Gallery Label:
Mario Cumomo (1932-), Democrat, was defeated by Ed Koch in the 1977 NYC Democratic primary for Mayor. He was elected Governor in 1982, 1986, 1990, but defeated in 1994 by George Pataki.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1999
eMuseum Object ID:
64278
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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