Object Details
depicted
King, Jr., Martin Luther
referenced
King, Jr., Martin Luther
maker
N. G. Slater Corp., New York City
Description
Button supporting the supporting the creation of a federal holiday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
A pinback button with a white background. The border is purple with white text. Along the border are the words: "KING DAY/ Now is the TIme/ Jan. 15" Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr." In the center of the button is a black and white image of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., speaking into several microphones. His eyes are focused to his left. Below the image of King are the words written in purple script, "Support the National Holiday."
Credit Line
Timothy D. W. Connelly in memory of Gordon Montgomery Connelly
ID Number
2003.0317.072
catalog number
2003.0317.072
accession number
2003.0317
Object Name
Button
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
white; purple (overall color)
Measurements
overall: 3 1/2 in; x 8.89 cm
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Exhibition
American Democracy
Exhibition Location
National Museum of American History
Data Source
National Museum of American History
referenced
Civil Rights Movement
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1277357