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Vintage 1960 John F. Kennedy for President Campaign Pinback Button – Green Duck Chicago – Union Made
Offered for sale is a vintage John F. Kennedy "KENNEDY FOR PRESIDENT" political campaign pinback button, from the historic 1960 U.S. presidential election.
MANUFACTURER: GREEN DUCK COMPANY, CHICAGO
The outer rim of the button is marked "GREEN DUCK CHICAGO," identifying the manufacturer as Green Duck Company, a well-known Chicago producer of vintage political campaign buttons.
ITEM DETAILS:
Candidate: John F. Kennedy (JFK)
Campaign: 1960 Presidential Election
Manufacturer: Green Duck Company, Chicago
Diameter: Approximately 1.25 inches
Design: Kennedy profile portrait with red, cream, and navy blue coloring
Front lettering: "KENNEDY FOR PRESIDENT"
Construction: Metal pinback with printed paper backing
Era: Believed original vintage
UNION-LABEL BACKING:
The reverse retains its printed union-label backing featuring:
The combination of the Green Duck Chicago manufacturer's marking and period-style union labels provides useful identification details for collectors.
CONDITION:
Good vintage pre-owned condition with minor surface scratches, edge wear, and age-related discoloration.
The red and blue colors remain attractive, Kennedy's portrait is clearly visible, and the original-style pinback and printed backing are present.
Please examine all photographs carefully for condition details.
A collectible piece of American presidential campaign history, manufactured by Green Duck Company of Chicago.
You will receive the exact button shown in the photographs.
