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D2006-CMD-1484
George Washington Inaugural Button, "Long Live The President"
D2006-CMD-1484

George Washington Inaugural Button, "Long Live The President"

Date1789-1797
OriginAmerica or Great Britain
MediumCopper
DimensionsOverall: 1 5/16 in (34 mm)
Credit LineGift of the Lasser family.
Object number2003-22,151
DescriptionA large die struck button with a dotted pattern "GW" in the center surrouded by "Long Live The President."Label TextWith the inauguration of the first president of the United States, commemorative objects were made to celebrate the occasion. Several patterns of buttons were produced, likely in England for the American market. These all tended to be large in size for men’s coats.