Campaign of
Seth Low
(American, 1850 – 1916)
Manufacturer
Balto Badge & Nov. Co.
Pin-back button
1902
Metal, paper, plastic
Overall (diameter): 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
INV.3102a
Seth Low was the first mayor of Greater New York to be elected on a fusion ticket, garnering the support of both the Citizens Union and Republican parties.
DescriptionRound campaign button with pin-back; photograph of Seth Low in center; "ANTI TAMMANY FUSION CANDIDATE / FOR MAYOR, SETH LOW"; paper label on back.MarkingsPrinted on paper label on back: "MADE BY / THE / BALTO. BADGE & NOV. Co. / BALTIMORE, MD"
InscribedHandwritten on paper label on back: "W.A.H. / member Republican /county committee".
ClassificationsLAPEL DEVICES (PIN-BACK BUTTONS & BADGES)
