Vintage 1952 Eisenhower Nixon campaign button with “Ike and Dick Sure to Click” slogan. 3.5 inch pinback with age toning, edge wear, and back oxidation.
Details
- Vintage political campaign pinback button
- Era: 1950s, with the slogan and candidate pairing identifying it as a 1952 Eisenhower-Nixon campaign button
- Materials: celluloid-covered front with metal back and metal pin clasp
- Size: 3.5 inches round (seller provided; visually consistent with comparable examples)
- Color palette: bold cobalt blue, bright red, and creamy aged ivory
- Design: black-and-white portrait photos of Dwight D. Eisenhower and Richard M. Nixon with the slogan “Ike and Dick Sure to Click”
- Shape: round, slightly domed front
- Texture: glossy front with age wear; matte oxidized metal back
- Style notes: classic mid-century American political graphics with strong patriotic color blocking
Suggested uses: political memorabilia display, campaign button collection, office shelf decor, history-themed gallery wall, or conversation piece in a study or library
Condition: Good
- Front shows overall toning/discoloration, most noticeable in the cream center field
- Scattered small spots, marks, and age stains on the front
- Noticeable edge wear and chipping/rubbing around the rim, including darker worn areas visible along the lower edge and side
- Back shows oxidation, surface wear, and discoloration across the metal
- Pin hardware is present on the back; no testing beyond photo-visible inspection
- Graphics and lettering remain strong and easy to read, with good display impact
Collector’s Notes
This is a strong display piece from the Eisenhower-Nixon 1952 campaign, using the well-known “Ike and Dick Sure to Click” slogan and classic jugate portrait format. Large 3.5-inch political buttons like this have solid appeal for collectors of presidential memorabilia and mid-century campaign ephemera.
A character-rich piece of everyday political history for someone who loves American campaign memorabilia.
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Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
