Campaign of
Catherine M. Abate
(American, 1947 – 2014)
Artist/Maker
N. G. Slater Corporation
(founded 1936)
Pin-back button
1994
Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America
Metal
Overall: 1 3/4 in. ( 4.4 cm )
Gift of Patricia Falk
2002.30.19
Catherine Abate was appointed as the 29th Commissioner of the New York City Department of Correction in 1992. In 1994 she was elected as the Democratic State Senator representing the 27th Senate District.
DescriptionPin-back campaign button; inscribed "CATHERINE/ABATE/STATE/SENATE"MarkingsOn rim: N. G. Slater Corp. NYC 10011
ClassificationsLAPEL DEVICES (PIN-BACK BUTTONS & BADGES)
