Name/Title
[National Leather Association 10 Years Lapel Pin]Entry/Object ID
2023.08.09Tags
Organizations, EventsDescription
A square, white lapel pin featuring a symbol of a leather cap, and reading in black text "National Leather Association, 10 years, Houston, Texas."Item Type
Lapel PinUse
Likely worn by attendees of a 10-year anniversary event of a National Leather Association (NLA) chapter; possibly the Houston, Texas chapter.Context
From the National Leather Association Houston: "The National Leather Association - Houston was established for the leather/BDSM/Fetish community to have an organization dedicated to service. This service comes in various areas including education in order to dispel stereotypes, misconceptions, and media misrepresentation about the Leather/BDSM/Fetish family in the community at large. We are here to build, strengthen and defend individuals, organizations, publications, and businesses within our community against threats to their freedom of expression, freedom of the press, the right of free association and right to equal protection under the law. NLA-Houston does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, handicaps, or other minorities who have been traditionally discriminated against or poorly represented in the Leather/BDSM/Fetish community. We also fight for the decriminalization of all sexual acts between consenting adults and preserve a record of our history, traditions, and culture." (Linked in this record)
From the National Leather Association International: Established in 1986, "NLA-International was an association of leatherfolk with a shared philosophy embodied in their statement of purpose within their bylaws. The NLA-I was a 501(c)7 fraternal organization under the IRS code of charities. You will find that they were a diverse group of people from all spectrums of society. Their diversity was their strength. They were a pansexual organization with members around the world. NLA-I supported individuals and organized political activism striving to provide visibility and education to eradicate misconceptions about the Leather and BDSM lifestyle." (Linked in this record)Collection
Adrian J. Cardwell CollectionMade/Created
Date made
1996Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
City
HoustonState/Province
TexasLocation
West South CentralRegion
South North AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
Button, FraternalNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Button, InsigniaNomenclature Primary Object Term
InsigniaNomenclature Sub-Class
Status SymbolsNomenclature Class
Personal SymbolsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsGetty AAT
Concept
LGBTQ+, event buttons, memorabilia, symbolsLegacy Lexicon
Object Name
Leather community, Kinks and fetishesCategory
HomosaurusOther Names
Name Type
Organization NameOther Name
National Leather Association HoustonName Type
Organization NameOther Name
National Leather Association InternationalValuations
Valuation Type
Donor EstimateValue
$10.00Date
Oct 6, 2026Create Date
October 5, 2026Update Date
October 10, 2026