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Vintage George McGovern 1972 presidential campaign memorabilia lot featuring eight original pinback buttons representing several different McGovern campaign designs.
Lot includes 8 buttons:
1. Large sepia-tone McGovern portrait button
* Reads “McGovern” vertically
* Marked Copyright 1972 Votes Unlimited Corp., Ferndale, N.Y.
* Distinctive vintage portrait design
2. McGovern Shriver button in original paper/card presentation
* Blue and white
* Still in its original paper holder with clear plastic covering
* Reads “Viva McGOVERN SHRIVER”
3. Blue patterned McGovern ’72 button
* Repeating black “McGovern ’72” design
4. Solid blue “McGovern” button
5. Black-and-white McGovern portrait button
* Portrait-style graphic with “McGovern”
6. Blue-and-white “McGovern Shriver” button
7. Red, cream and blue “McGovern 72” button
8. “McGovern ’72” button with female-symbol graphic
These are all from the 1972 presidential campaign era. The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has McGovern campaign buttons in its collection, including a 1972 McGovern-Shriver button, confirming this type of memorabilia as part of the historical campaign-button collecting category.
The large sepia button is particularly identifiable: the visible marking on your button reads “Copyright 1972 Votes Unlimited Corp. Ferndale, N.Y.”, and Votes Unlimited-produced McGovern buttons from 1972 are documented by collectors/dealers.
Condition
Vintage used condition. The buttons have varying degrees of age-related wear, including scratches, scuffs, surface marks, discoloration and edge wear.
The large sepia portrait button has noticeable spotting/staining. The black-and-white portrait button has surface wear and scratches. The green/white or blue/white buttons also show some wear.
The McGovern Shriver button in the paper holder appears especially nice because it remains in its original presentation. The paper holder itself has age-related discoloration and wear.
Please use the photographs as part of the condition description.
specifics
* Year: 1972
* Candidate: George McGovern
* Running mate: Sargent Shriver
* Type: Political campaign buttons / pinbacks
* Quantity: 8
* Era: 1970s
* Country: United States
