[SOB '81 BABA Lapel Pin Set]

Name/Title

[SOB '81 BABA Lapel Pin Set]

Entry/Object ID

2022.11.02

Tags

Events, Artworks, Organizations

Description

A circular, gold lapel pin set consisting of two halves vertically cleaved down the middle that combine to create the whole pin design. Design features a black-outlined figure's butt in leather gear or a jock strap, with a tattoo insignia. The garb reads in gold text "'81 BABA, April '81." The left pin half reads in black text "SOB."

Item Type

Lapel Pin

Context

Unknown what events/organizations this was for/affiliated with. Possibly a motorcycle club or gay bar event?

Collection

Adrian J. Cardwell Collection

Cataloged By

[email protected]

Acquisition

Accession

2022.11

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Button, Promotional

Nomenclature Class

Advertising Media

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Getty AAT

Concept

LGBTQ+, memorabilia, event buttons, cultural events

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

LGBTQ+ clubs and organizations, LGBTQ+ events

Category

Homosaurus

Color

Black, Gold

Valuations

Valuation Type

Donor Estimate

Value

$25.00

Date

Oct 18, 2026

Create Date

October 18, 2026

Update Date

October 18, 2026