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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.
Roosevelt Campaign Lapel Tab, 1940
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Roosevelt Campaign Lapel Tab, 1940

Object numberMO 1974.316
Name Button, Campaign
Maker (American, 1906-2004)
Date1940
Mediumpaint on metal (tin)
Dimensionsoverall H 1 1/2 in x W 7/8 in (3.8 cm x 2.2 cm )
DescriptionAn unused round lapel tab from Franklin Roosevelt's campaign. The button consists of three horizontal bands in blue (with an illustration of the Liberty Bell), white, and red. Printed on the bands is blue and white text that reads: ROOSEVELT / ILGWU. The manufacturer's information and two union bugs are printed on the tab.
Label TextThis button was issued by the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU).
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the FDR Library by John E. Vargo in 1974.
Credit LineGift of John E. Vargo
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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