Manufactured by:

N.G. Slater Corporation, American, founded 1936  Search this

Subject of:

Angela Y. Davis, American, born 1944  Search this

Medium:

ink on paper with metal and plastic

Dimensions:

H x W x D: 1 1/2 × 1 1/2 × 3/8 in. (3.8 × 3.8 × 1 cm)

Type:

buttons (information artifacts)

Place used:

United States, North and Central America

Date:

1971-1972

Description:

A pinback button advocating for Angela Davis's release from prison. The button has an orange background with black text that reads [Free Angela] at center. The exterior edge of the button has the manufacturer's information. The back of the button has a metal pin without a clasp.

Topic:

African American  Search this

Activism  Search this

Justice  Search this

Law  Search this

Prisons  Search this

U.S. History, 1969-2001  Search this

Women  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of T. Rasul Murray

Object number:

2013.68.105

Restrictions & Rights:

Public domain

Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification:

Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fa5def85-dae6-4ac7-b931-1357340e862c

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2013.68.105