Political Button

Object/Artifact

-

Vermont Historical Society

front

Name/Title

Political Button

Entry/Object ID

2014.48.8

Description

Rectangular white button with black lettering, with image of a standing cow in center, and printed at top: "VERMONT/ Proud," and below: "not cowed/ LESBIAN - GAY - BISEXUAL (on a pink background)/ pride '93" Black fiber backing with pin attached and at bottom edge, maker: "Amazing Promotions"

Context

The first Lesbian and Gay Pride March took place on June 25, 1983 in Burlington. This pin is dated 1993, a decade after the first march. There is no information about whether this pin was for statewide events planned in 1993 or tied to a specific march or celebration.

Acquisition

Accession

2014.48

Source or Donor

Wasserman, Nancy

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1993

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Button, Political

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Symbol, Political

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Belief Symbols

Nomenclature Class

Personal Symbols

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

3 in

Width

2 in

Material

Metal