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Vintage Shirley Chisholm 1972 Campaign Pinback Buttons Lot 17 Political
Brand: Shirley Chisholm 1972 presidential campaign issue, with unmarked button manufacturers.
Item: Lot of 17 vintage round metal political pinback buttons promoting Shirley Chisholm\'s 1972 U.S. presidential campaign.
Designs include slogans such as Calif. Demo. Caucus I\'m For Chisholm Feb. 12, 1972; Don\'t Gamble in \'72 Vote Chisholm with dice graphic; Catalyst for Change Chisholm for President \'72; Shirley Right On 1972 Chisholm President; Shirley The Spirit of \'72; Shirley Chisholm Shirley\'s Our Girl for President; and Unbossed and Unbought Shirley Chisholm for President.
Additional graphics feature feminist symbol buttons labeled Shirley Chisholm, a Statue of Liberty themed Liberty & Equality Chisholm \'72 design, portrait images, and stylized Shirley Chisholm typography on red, white, blue, yellow, gold, pink, and multicolor backgrounds.
Materials: Metal pinback construction with printed celluloid-style fronts and straight pin style clasps on the reverse.
Theme: U.S. political campaigns, elections and feminist history ephemera, ideal for collectors of Shirley Chisholm memorabilia, presidential campaign buttons, or vintage political advertising.
Condition: Vintage used lot with surface scratching, small scuffs, and scattered staining or discoloration on several button fronts, especially the cream and yellow designs. Metal backs show darkening and oxidation with rust on many pieces, including one button with heavy corrosion and flaking along the rim and bar. Pin fasteners are intact on all buttons; see photos for close-ups of wear.
