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No known copyright restrictions.  Portrait originally copyrighted by Perskie in 1936, but no re…
No known copyright restrictions. Portrait originally copyrighted by Perskie in 1936, but no renewal of copyright found from 1964-1969.
Roosevelt Campaign Button, 1936
No known copyright restrictions.  Portrait originally copyrighted by Perskie in 1936, but no re…
No known copyright restrictions. Portrait originally copyrighted by Perskie in 1936, but no renewal of copyright found from 1964-1969.

Roosevelt Campaign Button, 1936

Object numberMO 1975.100.6
Artist (American photographer and artist, 1865-1941)
Maker (American, 1906-2004)
Date1936
Mediumpaint on metal (tin)
Dimensionsoverall Diam 7/8 in (2.2 cm )

DescriptionA round pinback campaign button. At the center of the white button is a black and white halftone reproduction of a Jacob H. Perskie drawing of the head and shoulders of Franklin Roosevelt. Above and below the image is black text that reads: AMERICAN / LABOR PARTY. The manufacturer's information is printed on the reverse of the button.
Additional Details
Credit LineGift of Gary Hong
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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