/internal/media/dispatcher/51629/fullCommemorative pin for Martin Luther King Jr.19683 7/16 × 3 7/16 × 3/8 in. (8.7 × 8.7 × 1 cm)Metal, Paper, PlasticThe Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Collection2001.048.00010Large round commemorative pin for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. created post-assassination. Pin has safety-pin back positioned near top edge on reverse.
Pin has large black and white photograph of Dr. King prominently in center against a white ground; photograph looks like he is speaking into several microphones. Perimeter of pin has thick purple band around edge with text printed in white: "Died for Peace and Freedom" printed on top edge, and "Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." printed on lower edge.
Pin is undated; has no contextual clues for the date or manufacture except that it was made post-assassination.
Surface of pin covered in small scratches and residue of unknown substances. Purple band has faded on proper left side; small discoloration mark at center top wrap-around. Reverse of pin has many scratches. Pin front slightly separating from back at proper upper left, near text "Freedom". (JM 04/25/2018)Artifacts662338.73126746258.731267462521959Pin0.9525019050Large round commemorative pin for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a safety-pin back positioned near top edge on reverse.
Pin features a black and white photograph of Dr. King and a perimeter of thick purple with white text:
"Died for Peace and Freedom" [top edge]
"Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." [lower edge]
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