Political Buttons

History of Election Campaign Pins

Button campaign pins originate with George Washington. At his inauguration, Washington and his supporters wore a brass clothing campaign button pins that said "G.W.-Long Live the President." When the ferrotype and tintype were invented, pictures could be used. These were surrounded by a metal frame with a hole punched in the top so a ribbon could be attached. These campaign pins were worn on lapels.

During the first part of the century, button campaign pins became a popular and colorful way to promote products, politicians, celebrities, businesses, holidays, events, landmarks, slogans, cartoons, musicians and almost everything else, really. Campaign pins were loved by the public and businesses alike, because they made exciting, unique fashion accessories and weren't as heavy or uncomfortable as wearing a sandwich board. It was a less-jaded time, back when people weren't bombarded by advertising and information, and wearing a election campaign pin was a small way for people to celebrate the commerce and vitality of the new American industrial age.


3 Inch Round Buttons	1 1/4 and 1 Inch Buttons	2 1/2 Inch Buttons

2 1/4 Inch Buttons	Back of Round Buttons	Back of Square Buttons

	Button Campaign Pins

The above prices are to print 2 to 4 colors on a printed button.

An additional $35 non-refundable artwork layout charge must be paid before printing work can begin.

Campaign Button Prices	100	250	500	1000	2500	5000
1" Round	1.15	.68	.49	.35	.29	.26
1-1/4" Round	1.15	.68	.43	.34	.28	.25
1-1/2" Round	1.19	.69	.43	.33	.26	.25
1-3/4" Round	1.19	.71	.48	.34	.29	.27
2-1/4" Round	1.22	.71	.49	.36	.31	.29
2-1/2" Round	1.31	.76	.51	.40	.33	.31
3" Round	1.35	.81	.55	.43	.38	.34
3-1/2" Round	1.44	.91	.67	.51	.48	.44
4" Round	1.79	1.21	1.01	.73	.64	.61
6" Round	2.51	2.26	2.13	1.86	1.57	1.45
1-1/2" Square	1.28	.68	.46	.33	.31	.29
2" Square	1.34	.73	.54	.38	.33	.31
2-1/4" Star Shape	1.36	.86	.60	.44	.38	.34
1-3/4" x 2-3/4" Oval	1.42	.81	.54	.38	.34	.31
1-3/4" x 2-3/4" Oblong	1.42	.81	.57	.43	.38	.31
2" x 3" Rectangle	1.42	.81	.58	.41	.35	.34

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4100 Bob Wallace Avenue SW
Huntsville, AL 35805
Telephone: (706) 374-0710
Email: email yard-signs.biz

Weekly Bible Verses from Button Campaign Pins:

Psalm 20:5 We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.
Psalm 60:4 Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth.