Button, Campaign

Object Name:

Button, Campaign

Object ID:

2003.019.26

Creator:

Philadelphia Badge Company -- Manufacturer

Place of Origin:

Philadelphia, PA

Date:

1964

Description:

Presidential campaign pin button, Lyndon B. Johnson and Hubert H. Humphrey, 1964. Circular, plastic-covered paper on metal. Light blue background with white atomic symbol and black lettering: "SCIENTISTS / JOHNSON / HUMPHREY / ENGINEERS". Black lettering and union bug around edge: "PHILA. BADGE CO. INC. PHILA. PA." Pin with clasp on back.

Material:

Metal
Paper
Plastic

Dimensions:

Dia-1.5 inches

Credit Line:

Gift of Richard Cummings

People:

Humphrey, Hubert H. (1911-1978), Johnson, Lyndon B. (1908-1973)

Subjects:

Presidential candidates, Presidential elections, Political campaigns, Atoms, Scientists, Engineers