Franklin D Roosevelt I Want Roosevelt Again Presidential Campaign Button Appraisal

Franklin D. Roosevelt "I Want Roosevelt Again" Presidential Campaign Button

This is an original circular lithograph campaign button from the presidential era of Franklin D. Roosevelt, likely dating to his 1940 or 1944 re-election campaigns. The pin features a classic tri-color horizontal design with a red top band, a cream/white center band, and a dark blue bottom band. The text is printed in a sans-serif typeface, reading 'I Want' in the red section, 'ROOSEVELT' in large bold letters across the center, and 'Again' in the blue section. Physically, the item is a standard small-diameter celluloid or lithographed tin button with a metal pin-back assembly. Small maker's marks are visible along the bottom edge curl, identifying the manufacturer as 'Bastian Bros. Co. Rochester, N.Y.', a well-known producer of political memorabilia. Condition-wise, the button shows significant signs of age-related wear including surface yellowing of the central white band, minor scratching, and visible foxing or oxidation spots. There is also evident rust or corrosion on the metal pin protruding from the bottom and along the edges. Such pieces are quintessential examples of mid-20th-century American political ephemera, representing a pivotal moment in U.S. history.