Vintage 1980s 1991 Connecticut LGBTQ Gay Lesbian Civil Rights Protest Button Lot For Sale

Item Specifics

• Theme: LGBTQ+ Civil Rights, Gay & Lesbian Activism
• State: Connecticut
• Year/Era: 1988, 1989, 1991
• Total Pieces: 5 Pinback Buttons
• Condition: Used (Very Good Vintage Condition)

DescriptionUp for sale is an exceptional, historically significant collection of five (5) original vintage LGBTQ+ civil rights protest and victory pinback buttons from Connecticut's landmark legislative movement spanning 1988 to 1991.These items were issued by the CT Coalition for Lesbian and Gay Civil Rights (CTCLGCR) during their intense grassroots lobbying push that ultimately resulted in the passage of the state's 1991 Gay Rights Bill, which outlawed sexual orientation discrimination in housing and employment.The 5-Piece Lot Includes:

1. Large 1991 Victory Pin: "Lesbian/Gay Civil Rights 1991 Victory! CTCLGCR" featuring the pink triangle motif.
2. Rare 1989 Protest Pin: "...it's not just another bill... IT'S OUR LIVES! June 7, '89" triangle pin.
3. 1988 Square Election Pin: "Gay Lesbian VOTE 88" manufactured by Donnelly/Colt in Hampton, CT.
4. Two (2) Coalition Identity Pins: "CT Coalition for Lesbian and Gay Civil Rights" round white pins featuring the Connecticut state map inside a pink triangle.

Condition Notes:
All 5 pins are in wonderful, original vintage condition. The front faces exhibit bright, unfaded colors with clean graphics and no heavy scratching. The reverse metal backings show standard, genuine age patina/light oxidation appropriate for 35+ year old historical items. The pin mechanisms are fully intact and functional. Please review the high-resolution front and back photos to judge the condition for yourself.