UAW/Ford Lapel Pin, "Buy American," 2004
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Artifact Overview
This pin demonstrates the cooperation between the United Auto Workers union and Ford Motor Company in advocating for domestic cars.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Date Made
2004
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made for UAW Local 2179 of New York, New York.
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
2006.8.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Diameter: 1.125 in
Inscriptions
On front: BUY AMERICAN / UAW / FORD
On back: UNION MADE / LOCAL 2179 / UAW
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