Roosevelt Campaign Button, 1932
Object numberMO 1976.191.1
Name
Button, Campaign
Maker
Bastian Brothers Company
(American, founded 1895)
Date1932
Mediumpaint on metal (tin)
Dimensionsoverall Diam 3/4 in (1.9 cm )
DescriptionA round lapel button from Franklin Roosevelt's campaign. On the dark blue background is white text that reads: ROOSEVELT [at center] / BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE [around edge]. The manufacturer's information is on the reverse.
The button is attached to a cardstock strip with printed text that reads: I desire to enroll as an Associate Member of the / ROOSEVELT BUSINESS AND / PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE, INC. The strip also includes lines to enter name and address.
Additional DetailsThe button is attached to a cardstock strip with printed text that reads: I desire to enroll as an Associate Member of the / ROOSEVELT BUSINESS AND / PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE, INC. The strip also includes lines to enter name and address.
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesCampaign Memorabilia (National Archives Identifier 778819)
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