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For County Treasurer James Maher Campaign Lapel Stud

For County Treasurer James Maher Campaign Lapel Stud - Symbol, Political
Accession #: 3035.18
Title: For County Treasurer James Maher Campaign Lapel Stud
Object Type: Symbol, Political
Participants:
Physical Description: Round, white, political lapel stud with a black and white image of James Maher and the words "For County Treasurer James Maher" in black across the top.
Description: Wearing a political button demonstrates allegiance to a candidate. Long after the election is over, these small badges can evoke strong memories - and capture the desires of political-memorabilia collectors. This museum's collection of almost 400 buttons represents more than a century of national and statewide elections, including a campaign button from the 1860s, one promoting Washington's first female governor, and another that reveals exasperation with the whole process: "Too Much Politics." Political buttons were sewn on until the mid-19th century, when many incorporated tiny photographs printed on metal. The round, modern forms typically have pins on the back, a style first used in McKinley's 1896 campaign for president.
Category: History
Subjects/Topics/Concepts:
Politics (Government)
Geographical Reference: Philadelphia (National->Pennsylvania); Silver Bow County (National->Montana)
Dimensions:
Diameter 3/4"
Materials/Techniques:
metal (Material)
celluloid (Material)
Marks/Inscription:
"For County Treasurer James Maher"
Related Exhibits:
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. Henry Day Ellis, 1985

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