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Pinback button for CORE's Freedom Rides

ca. 1961

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A white and blue pin-back button. The blue band runs horizontally through the middle with white text, centered inside. Below the blue band is blue text along the bottom. [FREEDOM / RIDE / CORE]. On the reverse, inside the back on paper, is the manufacturer information with the address ["ACE" / 680 B'DWAY/N. Y. 12-GR 5-3485 / Buttons, Banners / Flags, Gavels]. To the side of the manufacturer information, in pencil, is the number 782].

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Catalog reference: 2012.159.9

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