Pin-back button

1983

Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America

Metal, plastic

Overall: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)

Gift of Beatrice J. Siegel

2002.70.39

This button was one worn by a group of 54 women, from throughout America, who on July 30, 1983, began a peace walk from Seneca Falls, NY, to the Women's Peace Encampment in Romulus. The walk protested the nuclear arms race and supported women's civil rights.

DescriptionCircular pin-back button: "WOMEN'S / ENCAMPMENT / FOR PEACE & JUSTICE / July 4-Sept.5 / Seneca Army Depot"; opposing images of faces representing the sun and moon; blue, yellow and white.

Markingsprinted: on side of button: "1983 VERA WILLIAMS WOMEN'S ENCAMPMENT 339 LAFAYETTE ST. 10012 DONNELLY/COLT BUTTONS"

ClassificationsLAPEL DEVICES (PIN-BACK BUTTONS & BADGES)