Campaign button: The Constitutionalists, No Third Term
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 1 in. ( 2.5 x 2.5 cm )
Object Number:
INV.6665
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
19828
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Campaign button: No New Deal, We Want a Square Deal
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 2 in. ( 2.5 x 5.1 cm )
Object Number:
INV.6661
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
19827
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collection of Campaign Buttons
Classification:
Medium:
metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 4 x 5 in. ( 2.5 x 10.2 x 12.7 cm )
Object Number:
INV.3906A
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
19622
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Democratic National Convention Button with Donkey Pendant
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1924
Medium:
metal, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 in. ( 11.4 cm )
Description:
Cream-colored button inscribed in blue: "NATIONAL/ DEMOCRATIC/ CONVENTION/ NEW YORK CITY/ 1924 [followed by Allied Printing Union Stamp]". Pin back. Red, white and blue ribbon supports plastic donkey pendant.
Object Number:
INV.4053
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1924
eMuseum Object ID:
19574
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lamp part with wick
Classification:
Date:
1860-1864
Medium:
Tin, fiber
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 3/4 x 13 x 1 3/4 in. ( 40 x 33 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Tin campaign torch with rectangular reservoir sandwiched between two cut-out sheets that are shaped to resemble an axe head; cylindrical wick holder projects from top of reservoir.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1940.475
Marks:
embossed: on lower edge of reverse: "PAT. APPD. FOR"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this torch was used during one of Abraham Lincoln's presidential campaigns (1860 or 1864). It was most likely mounted on a pole and carried in a parade or procession.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1864
eMuseum Object ID:
13024
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Roosevelt
Classification:
Date:
1933-1945
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 7 x 10 in. ( 2.5 x 17.8 x 25.4 cm )
Description:
White linen handkerchief with embroidered corner "Roosevelt."
Object Number:
INV.14753a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
12167
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Campaign button w/photo: Alton B. Parker
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Medium:
Metal, photo
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 2 x 2 in. ( 2.5 x 5.1 x 5.1 cm )
Object Number:
INV.6940
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
11978
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button: McGovern/Shriver
Classification:
Medium:
Metal, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 2 in. ( 2.5 x 5.1 cm )
Object Number:
INV.7069
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
11921
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
McGovern/Shriver
Classification:
Date:
1972
Medium:
Metal, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 in. ( 7.6 cm )
Description:
Circular pin-back button inscribed in purple lettering on white ground with abstract depiction of river, evergreen trees, and fish. Inscribed: "McGovern/Shriver"
Object Number:
INV.7066
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1972
eMuseum Object ID:
11920
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button campaign in envelope
Classification:
Medium:
metal, paper, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 6 x 9 in. ( 2.5 x 15.2 x 22.9 cm )
Object Number:
INV.2771
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
11908
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.




