Miscellaneous lapel buttons, pins and badges, 1800-1999

Summary

Creator:

Hargrett Library

Date:

1800-1999

Extent:

1.25 Linear Feet 3 boxes

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Miscellaneous lapel buttons, pins and badges, ms2818, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of various lapel buttons, pins and badges from the 19th and 20th centuries, most are related to major American political issues, with some pop culture items as well. Included are items related to the Confederacy, John F. Kennedy, and Abraham Lincoln, among others.

Arrangement:

Arranged alphabetically by topic.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Political collectibles.
Campaign paraphernalia.
Buttons (information artifacts)
Pins (jewelry)
Badges.

Places:

United States -- Politics and government -- 19th century.
United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century.

Preferred citation:

Miscellaneous lapel buttons, pins and badges, ms2818, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.