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[BLACK PANTHER PARTY]. A group of 20 pinback buttons related to the Black Panther Party, Huey Newton, Angela Davis, anti-Vietnam sentiments, and other movements.
Estimate: $600-$800
Sold
$300
Live Auction
American Historical Ephemera and Photography, Featuring African Americana
Location
Cincinnati
Description
[BLACK PANTHER PARTY]. A group of 20 pinback buttons related to the Black Panther Party, Huey Newton, Angela Davis, anti-Vietnam sentiments, and other movements.
20 pinback buttons, approx. 2 in. diameter and smaller. Highlights include: 7 buttons related to the Black Panther Party, Huey Newton, and the Panther 21. -- 4 buttons calling for freedom for Angela Davis. -- 2 buttons expressing anti-Vietnam sentiments, including "Black People: 10% in US, 22% in Vietnam. Why?," and "GI Unity." -- "Vote Socialist Workers / Self Determination for Afro Americans." -- And 6 others.
Together, 20 pinback buttons. Condition generally good, with toning, occasional soiling, wear consistent with age and use.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition
Freeman's I Hindman strives to describe historic materials in a manner that is respectful to all communities, providing descriptive contexts for objects where possible. The nature of historical ephemera is such that some material may represent positions, language, values, and stereotypes that are not consistent with the current values and practices at Freeman's I Hindman.