Pinback button for the Shirley Chisholm presidential campaign

Object Details

Date
1972
Manufactured by
Unidentified
Subject of
Shirley Anita Chisholm, American, 1924 - 2005
Description
White button with black and white image of Shirley Chisholm inside a red female symbol at center. Above the image, in red letters, is the phrase "Shirley Chisolm for President." Below the image is the quote "...To Represent All Americans."
Place used
United States, North and Central America
Topic
African American
Politics
U.S. History, 1969-2001
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Dawn Simon Spears and Alvin Spears, Sr.
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2011.159.3.43
Type
buttons (information artifacts)
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Medium
metal and plastic
Dimensions
Diameter: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd524512958-eab1-4472-a9f3-bd2b153b0d19
Record ID
nmaahc_2011.159.3.43