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Item Description
Title: Vintage 1936 Charles F. Hurley for Governor & FDR Roosevelt Campaign Button (0.75")
Item Specifics:
• Presidential Campaign: Franklin D. Roosevelt (1936)
• Gubernatorial Candidate: Charles F. Hurley (Massachusetts - Democrat)
• Type: Pinback Button / Lithograph
• Size: 0.75 inches (approx. 3/4" / 7/8" standard size category)
• Manufacturer: Bastian Bros. Co., Rochester, N.Y.
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Theme: US Politics / State & Presidential Elections
Item Description:
Up for sale is an authentic, original 1936 political coattail campaign pinback button supporting Charles F. Hurley for Governor alongside Franklin D. Roosevelt for President. Hurley served as the 54th Governor of Massachusetts following the historic 1936 Democratic election sweep.
The front of the button reads "SUPPORT HURLEY FOR GOVERNOR ROOSEVELT" in bold lettering over a distinct blue and cream band layout. The top curl features the manufacturer stamping for the famous Bastian Bros. Co., Rochester, N.Y. The back features its original, functioning straight-pin used condition with signs of age and wear. The face exhibits a natural aged patina, surface spotting, foxing, and light oxidation marks as shown in the photos. The metal back displays expected darkening and oxidation from age. Please review the high-resolution images carefully to verify the exact cosmetic state of the piece before purchasing.
Great addition to any 1930s New Deal era, FDR, or Massachusetts local political memorabilia collection!
Shipping:
Ships securely packaged to prevent bending or scratching. Combined shipping is available if you purchase multiple items!
