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Pinback button with "Asian Americans for David Dinkins"

ca. 1990

New York City, New York, 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 pinback button supporting David Dinkins 1989 New York City mayoral campaign. The background of the button is white. Red text at the top and bottom reads [Asian Americans for / David Dinkins]. At center there is an orange block with white accents. White lettering at the center of the block reads [AADD]. On either side of the block there are red Asian text characters. The back of the button has the manufacturer's and designer’s information and a metal pin with a clasp.

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Catalog reference: 2013.68.135

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