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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Smith and RobinsonCampaign Button, 1928
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Smith and RobinsonCampaign Button, 1928

Object numberMO 2023.4.2
Name Button, Campaign
Maker (American, 1906-2004)
Date1928
Mediummetal (tin), paint
Dimensionsoverall Diam 3/4 in (1.9 cm )
DescriptionA round pinback button from the campaign of Al Smith and Joseph Robinson. The button consists of three horizontal bands in red, white, and blue. Printed on the bands is white and blue text that reads: SMITH / AND / ROBINSON. The manufacturer's information and two union bugs are printed on the reverse of the button.
Label TextNew York State Governor Alfred Smith and his running mate, U.S. Senator Joseph T. Robinson from Arkansas, were the Democratic Party’s unsuccessful presidential and vice-presidential candidates in 1928.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Bob O'Brien in 2023.
Credit LineGift of Bob O'Brien
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesCampaign Memorabilia (National Archives Identifier 778819)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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