Vintage Shirley Chisholm 1972 Campaign Pinback Buttons Lot 11 Feminist Political
Brand: Shirley Chisholm 1972 presidential campaign issue, with unmarked button manufacturers.
Item: Lot of 11 vintage round metal political pinback buttons promoting Shirley Chisholm's 1972 U.S. presidential campaign.
Button slogans include Shirley Chisholm Shirley's Our Girl! For President, Catalyst for Change Chisholm for President '72, Shirley For President, and Let's Get to the Chisholm of the Problem with her portrait at the center.
Additional designs feature text such as Chisholm '72 with floral graphic, Calif. Demo. Caucus I'm For Chisholm Feb. 12, 1972, Shirley The Spirit of '72, Liberty & Equality Chisholm '72 with Statue of Liberty artwork, and two feminist Venus symbol buttons reading Shirley Chisholm on yellow and pink grounds.
Materials: Metal pinback construction with printed celluloid-style fronts and straight pin style clasps on the reverse; multicolor red, white, blue, yellow, green, and pink graphics. Theme: U.S. presidential campaigns, elections & politics, and feminist political history ephemera.
Condition: Vintage used lot with surface scratching, scuffs, and spotting or discoloration on button fronts, including heavier staining on the large "Shirley's Our Girl" design. Metal backs show darkening, oxidation, and rust with areas of coating loss and pitting on several pieces. Pin fasteners are straight and functional on all buttons; see photos for close-ups of wear.
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