Up for sale is a fantastic 17-piece lot of vintage political campaign memorabilia, heavily focused on Chicago mayoral and local aldermanic elections from the 1970s and 1980s. This is an excellent instant collection for historians, political scientists, or local Chicago ephemera collectors!**What’s Included in This Lot:**
* Bill Singer (6 Pins + 5 Flyer Cards): Features six round pinback buttons ("Bill Singer Mayor") paired with an authentic 43rd Ward campaign mailer card featuring an endorsement quote from U.S. Senator Adlai Stevenson III.
* Michael Bilandic (2 Pins):Two classic blue and red "Elect Bilandic Mayor" pinbacks from his late-1970s campaigns.
* Larry Bloom (2 Pins): Two distinctive, vertically aligned red-and-white "Bloom Mayor for Chicago" rectangular/bar buttons.
* Elizabeth Brackett (3 Pins): Three "Elizabeth Brackett Committeeman 43rd" blue buttons. (Brackett famously went on to become a renowned journalist for WTTW Chicago Tonight and PBS).
* Anti-Vrdolyak "No" Pin (1 Pin):A highly collectible 1980s "Council Wars" era button featuring a red-slashed prohibition symbol over the name "Vrdolyak".
* Andrew Pulley (1 Pin):"Pulley for Mayor / Socialist Workers" small orange pinback.
* Stephen Shamberg (1 Pin):"Elect Shamberg Alderman 43rd Ward" button.
* **Network 44 (1 Pin):A pink 44th Ward lakefront independent political organization button.
* Zbesko Correction Button (1 Pin): A fascinating, unique custom button reading "Zbesko for 7th Ward Alderman" pin
* Young Democrats & Women's Vote (2 Pins): Includes a stylized blue "Young Democrats" pin and a national 1984 civic mobilization button ("Women will make the difference! Vote in '84!").Condition:
All items are in pre-owned, vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. Pinbacks are fully functional. Some slight surface scratches or minor oxidation on the back metal casings may be present due to age, but faces display wonderfully. Please examine the photos closely to evaluate the exact cosmetic condition before purchasing.**Shipping & Handling:**
Shipped securely with tracking via USPS Ground Advantage to ensure it arrives safely. Combined shipping is available if you purchase multiple items from my store!
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