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Manufactured by:
N.G. Slater Corporation, American, founded 1936  Search this
Subject of:
Carl McCall, American, born 1935  Search this
Medium:
ink on paper with metal and plastic
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 1 9/16 × 1 9/16 × 1/4 in. (4 × 4 × 0.6 cm)
Type:
buttons (information artifacts)
Place depicted:
New York, United States, North and Central America
Place made:
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
ca. 1998
Description:
A red, blue, and white pinback button for the re-election of Carl McCall as New York State Comptroller. The background of the button is red. At center, a blue box has white lettering that reads [McCall]. Above the [c] is a depiction of the state of New York in red. White lettering below the blue box reads [Comptroller]. The exterior edge of the button has a manufacturer's stamp, printed in white ink. The back of the button has a metal pin with a clasp.
Topic:
African American  Search this
Politics  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of T. Rasul Murray
Object number:
2013.68.74
Restrictions & Rights:
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and 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/fd5d49db318-94c1-4e3b-bc10-54af6b03e738
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2013.68.74