Anderson Americana Auction #184

Lot #1558:

James Farmer New York Congress Civil Rights Pin

A rare James Farmer for Congress pin from New York. In 1978, Farmer lost his race against Shirley Chisholm. He was one of the leading civil rights activists in the country for decades. We have only had this rare Farmer pin one other time. It’s a 1 1/2 inch celluloid in excellent condition. One of four Farmer pins in this auction. Minimum reduced.