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Original 1963 March on Washington for Jobs & Freedom Pinback Button – Civil Rights Memorabilia, MLK Era
$139.00 USD
Authentic original pinback button produced remember for the March on Washington for Jobs & Freedom, held August 28, 1963 in Washington, D.C.—the historic civil rights demonstration where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech. The design features clasped hands symbolizing unity and solidarity, with bold period lettering reading “March on Washington for Jobs & Freedom.”
This is a genuine 1963 celluloid-over-metal pin, not a later anniversary or reproduction piece. The surface shows honest age-related patina, toning, and discoloration consistent with original nitrocellulose buttons from the era, which supports authenticity. Text and imagery remain legible despite wear.
These buttons were worn by participants and supporters at one of the most significant events in American civil rights history. Original examples are increasingly scarce and highly sought after by collectors of civil rights memorabilia, African American history, political ephemera, and 20th-century Americana.
Details
Event: March on Washington for Jobs & Freedom
Date: August 28, 1963
Material: Celluloid over metal
Type: Original pinback button
Condition: Vintage, with visible aging and surface wear acknowledged in photos
A powerful and historically important artifact representing a defining moment in the American civil rights movement.