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Pinback button promoting public housing in New York City
late 20th century
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Washington, D.C., United States
An aubergine colored pinback button promoting public housing. The text appears in orange and reads: [Support / Public / Housing!] with the first letter of each word underlined. Below this reads: [(Before it's too late!) / NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY INTERIM / COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS]. The button is heavily stained and discolored. The back of the button has some scratches and stains and has a metal fastener and clasp.
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- Title: Pinback button promoting public housing in New York City
- Date Created: late 20th century
- Physical Dimensions: H x W x D: 2 x 1/4 in. (5.1 x 0.6 cm)
- Subject Keywords: Justice, Communities, Associations and institutions, Politics, Urban life, Communication
- Medium: aluminum alloy, ink on paper, plastic laminate
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