A campaign pin for the Los Angeles mayoral campaign of John C. Porter
Entry/Object ID
2008.208.1.1
Description
A campaign pin for the Los Angeles mayoral campaign of John C. Porter, 1929. The item has the candidate's photograph, his name, and the phrase "My Candidate for Mayor." On the lip of the pin's underside is the name of Cruyer Manufacturing Company of Chicago. Porter, an automobile sales company owner, defeated Boyle Workman in the campaign and served one-term until 1933. With significant rust on the metal and yellowing and scratches on the celluloid, the condition is overall good.
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