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Pinback button featuring a portrait of Bessie Coleman

mid to late 20th century

United States, North and Central America

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A circular pinback button featuring a sepia portrait of the aviator Bessie Coleman. The portrait is the one used on her aviation license issued by the Federation Aeronautique Internationale.

Catalog date
mid to late 20th century
Recorded places
United States, North and Central America
Recorded subjects
African American; Transportation; U.S. History, 1919-1933; Women

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Catalog reference: 2011.159.3.53

Collection: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

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