Project Uplift, American, founded 1965 Search this
Medium:
ink on paper with metal and plastic
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 3 1/2 × 3 1/2 × 3/8 in. (8.9 × 8.9 × 1 cm)
Type:
buttons (information artifacts)
Place depicted:
Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1965
Caption:
Project Uplift was a program associated with the Great Society, an initiative set forth by the Democratic Party to eliminate poverty and racism from 1964-1965.
Description:
A pinback button for the 1965 Harlem Olympics. The background of the button is white. Blue text around the top edge reads [Harlem Olympics]. At center, in blue, is a depiction of a torch and four rings. Below the torch and rings blue text reads [1965 / Project Uplift].The back of the button has a metal pin with a clasp.
